Catalogue  No.  q88 

Valuable  Autograph  Letters 

AND 

Historical  Documents 

Estate  of  Hush  Kervey,  of  West  Chester,  Pa. 

AND  FROM  OTHER  SOURCES 

EMBRACING 

Signers  of  the  Declaration  of  Independence,  Generals 
in  the  Revolution,  Presidents  of  the  United 
States,  Members  of  the  Old  Congress, 
Officers  in  the  Navy,  Statesmen 
and  Authors 

ALSO 

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The  Boundary  Line  between  Pennsylvania 
and  Maryland,  &c.,  &c.,  &c. 

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H‘  Rush  Kepvey,  of  West  Chester,  Pa. 

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Declaration  of  Independence,  Members  of  the  Old 
Congress,  Generals  in  the  Revolution,  Presi¬ 
dents  of  the  United  States,  Naval  Officers, 
Statesmen,  Authors,  Etc.,  Etc. 

EMBRACING 

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Lee,  Marion,  Sumter,  Sumner,  Pinckney,  Hugh  Mercer, 
Pickens,  Robert  Howe,  Specht,  De  Haas,  Thompson 
and  Gist;  Fine  Historical  Letters  of  Jas.  Madison, 
Abraham  Lincoln,  Col.  Robert  H.  Harrison, 

Sami.  Huntington,  Ralph  Izard,  John  Laurens, 

Jas.  McHenry,  Warner  Mifflin,  Thos.  Paine, 

Cotton  Mather,  Increase  Mather, 

Thomas  Prince,  Etc. 

ALSO 

The  Original  Suppressed  Letters  sent  by  the  Selectmen 
of  Boston,  through  Arthur  Lee,  to  Dennis  De  Berdt, 
The  Colonial  Agent  at  London,  being  the  Actual 
Papers  which  Fanned  the  Pfiame  causing  the 
Revolutionary  War. 

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CATALOGUE 


1  Adams,  Abigail.  Wife  of  President  John  Adams. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Quincy,  Dec.  i8,  1815. 

Very  fine  letter,  with  full  signahire. 

2  Adams,  John.  President.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of 
Independence.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages.  May  14,  1821. 
Beautiful  specimen,  and  extremely  intcresthig. 

“  In  the  course  of  forty  years  I  have  been  called  to  assist  in  the 
formation  of  a  Constitution  for  this  State.  This  kind  of  Architecture  I 
find  is  an  art  or  mystery  very  difficult  to  learn  and  still  harder  to  prac¬ 
tice.  *  *  *  It  gives  me  more  solicitude  than  at  my  age  it  ought  to  do, 
for  nothing  remains  for  me  but  submission  and  resignation.  Never¬ 
theless  I  cannot  wholly  divest  myself  of  anxiety  for  my  children,  my 
country,  and  my  species.  *  *  *  The  Legislative  and  Executive  Au¬ 
thorities  are  too  much  blended  together.  While  the  Senate  of  the 
United  States  have  a  Negative  on  all  appointments  to  office,  we  can 
never  have  a  National  President.  In  spite  of  his  own  judgment  he 
must  be  the  President,  not  to  say  the  Tool,  of  a  Party,”  etc.,  etc. 

3  The  Same.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages.  Nov.  28,  1821.  In 

answer  to  a  request  for  a  painting  of  his  homestead. 

‘‘What  point  of  time  would  a  Painter  seize,  and  what  particular 
scene  would  he  select  ?  *  *  *  After  mature  reflection  I  rejected  all 
these  and  fixed  upon  the  last,  when  the  whole  body  [Harvard  students] 
marched  up  in  a  file,  taking  the  old  man  by  the  hand  ;  taking  a  final 
leave  of  him  forever  and  receiving  his  poor  blessing.  Never  before  but 
once,  in  the  whole  course  of  my  life,  was  my  soul  so  melted  into  the 
‘-milk  of  human  kindness;  ’  and  that  once  was  when  4  or  500  fine 
young  fellows  appeared  before  me  in  Philadelphia,  presenting  an  Ad¬ 
dress  and  receiving  my  Answer.  On  both  occasions  I  felt  as  if  I  could 
lay  down  an  hundred  lives  to  preserve  the  liberties  and  promote  the 
prosperity  of  so  noble  a  rising  generation,”  etc.,  etc. 

4  Adams,  John  Quincy.  President  of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Quincy,  Aug.  13,  1827. 

Fine  letter,  written  dtiring  his  Presidency . 

‘‘ My  journey  from  Washington  was  rendered  somewhat  tedious 
by  the  excessive  heat  of  the  weather  and  the  dust  of  the  Roads  at  the 
Land  Passages.  The  heat  by  day  has  scarcely  abated  since  my  arrival 
here.  But  we  have  cool  nights,  and  I  find  the  sea-breeze  has  not  lost 
its  refreshing  properties  for  me,”  etc.,  etc. 


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5  The  Same.  L.  S.  4to.  Quincy,  Oct.  i6,  1845. 

“The  negotiations  with  Great  Britain  and  with  other  Foreign 
Powers  during  the  Administration  of  James  Munroe  are  wdth  the  years 
beyond  the  flood.  Our  Country,  if  we  have  a  Country,  is  no  longer 
the  same.  The  Polar  Star  of  our  foreign  relations  at  that  time  was 
Justice;  nowit  is  Conquest.  Her  vital  spirit  was  then  Liberty;  it  is 
now  Slavery.  As  our  Dominion  swells  she  becomes  dropsical ;  and  by 
the  time  when  our  Empire  shall  extend  over  the  whole  Continent  of 
North  America  we  shall  be  ready  for  a  race  of  Caesars  to  subdue  the 
South  or  to  fall  at  the  feet  of  Pompey’s  statue.  Liberty  has  yet  her 
greatest  warfare  to  wage  in  this  Hemisphere.  May  y'our  posterity  and 
mine  be  armed  in  Celestial  panoply  for  the  conflict,”  etc.,  etc. 

6  Agassiz,  Jean  Louis  Rodolphe.  The  great  naturalist. 
A.  L.  S.  8 VO,  2  pages.  Dec.  31,  1861. 

Fine  letter  to  Prof.  Sil liman. 

7  Aikin,  Dr.  John.  Eminent  English  miscellaneous  writer. 
A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages.  June  8,  1807. 

Fine  literary  letter  to  the  Visconnt  Valentia. 

8  Ainsworth,  William  Harrison.  Noted  English  Novelist. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pages.  May  15,  1844.  In  relation  to 
contributions  to  his  Magazine. 

9  Albergati-Capacelli,  Francesco,  Maiquis  d’.  Eminent 
Italian  Actor.  “  The  Garrick  of  Italy.”  A.  L.  S.  4to, 
2  pages.  V'enice,  May  31,  1771.  Rare. 

10  Alvensleben,  L.  von.  Distinguished  German  Novelist. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Leipzig,  Jan.  31,  1837. 

1 1  Amherst,  Jeffrey,  Lord.  Colonial  Governor  of  Virginia. 
Major-General  in  the  French  and  Indian  War.  D.  S.  folio. 
Nov.  I,  1776.  Order  for  the  issuance  of  ammunition 

FOR  THE  SERVICE  OF  THE  FiRST  DIVISION  OF  HeSSIAN 
TROOPS  COMMANDED  BY  LiEUT.-GeN.  HeISTER. 

1 2  Andrieux,  Francois  Guillaume  J.  S.  Distinguished 
French  poet  and  dramatist.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  July  7,  1813. 

13  Arnault,  Vincent  Antoine.  Popular  P'rench  poet  and 
dramatist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Nov.  8,  1820. 


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14  Atlee,  Samuel  J.  Member  of  the  Continental  Congress. 
Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages. 
Feb.  I,  1781.  On  the  subject  of  the  settlement  with  the 
troops  of  the  Penna.  Line  after  their  revolt  at  Trenton  ;  the 
remissness  of  his  assistants  in  Lancaster  Co.  in  not  collect¬ 
ing  money  to  pay  the  militia,  etc. 

15  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Perth  Amboy,  Aug.  2, 
1776.  To  Hon.  Benjamin  Franklin.  Military  letter  in 
relation  to  the  condition  and  needs  of  his  Battalion  ;  recom¬ 
mending  the  appointment  of  Francis  Mentges  as  Adjutant,  etc. 

16  Atlee,  William  Augustus.  Revolutionary  officer.  Judge 
of  the  Supreme  Court  of  Penna.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Lancaster, 
April  6,  1777.  Relative  to  summoning  the  Committee  of 
Lancaster  Co.  to  meet  for  the  purpose  of  taking  steps  to 
procure  waggons  to  send  to  Philadelphia  for  the  Board 
of  War. 

$7  Austin,  Alfred.  Poet-laureate  of  England.  A.  L.  S.  8vo, 
3  pages.  Nov.  20,  1884.  Fine  and  interesting. 

j8  Barber,  Francis.  Noted  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pages.  Annapolis,  March  21,  1781. 

Intei'e sting  letter  to  Jiis  wife. 

“The  day  following  our  coming  into  this  harbour,  we  were 
blocked  in  by  two  Jlritish  ships.  *  *  *  We  cannot  move  from  hence 
until  the  arrival  of  the  French  fleet,  which  is  hourly  expected.  *  *  * 
In  this  place  we  are  perfectly  safe  ;  and  should  the  happy  time  arrive 
when  we  can  proceed  against  the  enemy,  the  honor  of  being  appointed 
for  the  expedition  and  the  fair  prospects  of  rendering  our  country  sub¬ 
stantial  service  I  flatter  myself  will  reconcile  you  to  the  ceusequent 
events  of  providence.  You  may  be  persuaded,  my  dear  girl,  that 
although  my  zeal  for  the  honor  and  interest  of  my  country  will  actuate 
me  to  expose  myself  to  the  greatest  dangers  and  fatigues,  yet  it  shall 
never  exceed  a  faithful  discharge  of  duty,”  etc.,  etc. 

ig  Baring,  Alexander.  Afterwards  Lord  Ashburton.  Eng¬ 
lish  statesman  and  diplomat.  He  and  Daniel  Webster 
negotiated  the  famous  treaty  which  settled  the  northeastern 
boundary  question.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  March  5,  1798. 

20  Barry,  John.  Captain  in  the  Continental  Navy.  The 
first  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Phila¬ 
delphia,  April  2,  1798.  To  the  Secretary  of  War,  report¬ 
ing  the  result  of  his  test  of  a  number  of  twelve  pounders. 


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2  1  Barton,  Benjamin  Smith.  Eminent  phy.sician,  botanist 
and  scientist.  Succeeded  Dr.  Benj.  Rush  as  Prof,  of  the 
Practice  of  Medicine  at  the  University  of  Pa.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
An  interesting  letter.  Very  rare. 

22  Bartram,  William.  Botanist.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  March 
8,  1763.  Speaks  of  loss  of  cattle  from  the  Distemper,  bad 
crops,  etc. 

23  Bayard,  James  A.  U.  S.  Senator  from  Del.  One  of  the 
negotiators  of  the  treaty  of  Ghent.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages 
(signed  with  initials).  Senate  Chamber,  Feb.  9,  1813. 

“  We  have  received  this  morning  a  distressing  account  of  a  very 
disastrous  defeat  sustained  by  a  detachment  of  our  troops  under  Gen. 
Winchester  at  the  river  Raisin.  *  *  *  Winchester  had  under  him  one 
thousand  men  who  were  pushed  forward  as  far  as  the  river  Raisin,  and 
there  suffered  themselves  to  be  so  completely  surprised  by  a  British 
and  Indian  force  as  never  to  be  able  to  form,  and  were  dispersed  and 
cut  to  pieces  with  little  resistance.  Out  of  a  thousand  men  it  does  not 
appear  that  more  than  40  or  50  escaped.  The  proportion  of  killed  and 
captured  is  not  ascertained,”  etc.,  etc. 

24  Bayly,  Ada  Ellen.  Popular  English  novelist,  who  wrote 
under  the  pen-name  of  “  Pldna  Lyall.”  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2 
pages.  Sept.  19,  1892.  In  relation  to  her  writing.s. 

25  Beckford,  William.  Distinguished  English  novelist, 
noted  as  the  author  of  “  Vathek.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  P'onthill 
Abbey,  June  26,  1822.  With  full  signature.  Very  rare. 

26  Bedford,  Gunning.  M.  O.  C.  Signer  of  the  Constitu¬ 
tion  of  the  U.  S.  Aide  to  Gen.  Washington.  A.  D.  S.  8vo. 
Jan.  16,  1808. 

27  Bellange,  Jos.  Louis  Hippolyte.  Eminent  F'rench  painter 
of  battles  and  military  subjects.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Rouen, 
1846. 

28  Benton,  Thomas  H.  Statesman  and  orator.  U.  S. 
Senator.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Senate  Chamber,  Feb.  28. 

29  Blitz,  Antonio.  Noted  prestidigitateur  and  ventriloquist. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Accepting  an  engagement.  Rare. 

30  Bloomfield,  Joseph.  Lieut. -Col.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Brig. -Gen.  in  the  War  of  1812.  Governor  of  N.  J. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Burlington,  Feb.  3,  1794.  To  Hon.  Ebe- 
nezer  Elmer. 


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31  Bilderdijk,  Willem.  Eminent  Dutch  poet.  A.  L.  S. 
4to,  2  pages.  Leyden,  Aug.  5,  1820.  Very  fine  and  rare. 

32  Bonaparte,  Joseph.  King  of  Spain.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Philadelphia,  March  2,  1823.  Fine  letter  to  Peter  S. 
Du  ponceau. 

33  Bottiger,  Karl  August.  Eminent  German  litterateur  and 
archaeologist.  Friend  of  Goethe  and  Wieland.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Dresden,  March  22,  1832.  Fine  specimen. 

34  Boudinot,  Elias.  President  of  the  Continental  Congress. 
A.  L.  S.  4to,  6  pages.  Rosehill,  Aug.  13,  1796.  Long 
and  highly  interesting  letter  to  Samuel  Bayard  ;  in  which 
he  frequently  mentions  the  President  (Washington),  talks 
about  public  affairs,  gives  the  details  of  the  curious  case  of 
a  Negro  who  has  turned  completely  white,  speaks  of  the 
probable  loss  (by  shipwreck)  of  a  portrait  of  Gen.  Wash¬ 
ington  painted  from  life  for  Mr.  Erskine,  etc. 

35  Boulay-Paty,  Evariste  F.  C.  French  poet.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 

36  Bowles,  Wm.  Lisle.  Eminent  English  poet.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Correcting  some  errors  in  the  proof  sheets  of  his 
poems. 

37  Brewster,  Sir  David.  Eminent  British  optician  and  ex¬ 

perimental  philosopher.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pages.  June  2, 
1850. 

38  Bromley,  William.  Celebrated  British  line-engraver. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  June  30,  1823.  Rare. 

39  Broom,  Jacob.  Signer  of  the  Constitution  of  the  U.  S. 
Delegate  to  the  Annapolis  Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Wilmington,  June  30,  1807. 

“Times  look  squally.  A  great  part  of  what  I  am  worth  is  in 
jeopardy,  *  *  *  for  in  the  event  of  a  war  with  Great  Britain  the  under¬ 
writers  will  not  be  able  to  pay  losses.  I  trust,  however,  that  notwith¬ 
standing  the  present  complexion  of  the  late  outrage  war  will  not  grow 
out  of  it,  as  it  is  so  much  the  interest  of  both  nations  to  cultivate 
peace.’’ 

40  Brown,  John.  Scottish  physician,  noted  as  the  author 
of  “  Rab  and  his  Friends,”  “  Horse  Subsecivae,”  etc. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pages.  Edinburgh,  Aug.  23.  Relative  to 
the  purchase  of  an  “  exquisite  Colly.”  Very  rare. 


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41  Buchanan,  James.  President  of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.S.  4to, 
2  pa^es.  Lancaster,  April  9,  1827.  Interesting  political 
letter  to  Gen.  George  P.  Porter. 

42  Burr,  Aaron.  Vice-President  of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S, 
folio,  2  pages  (signed  with  initials).  On  legal  business. 

43  Butler,  Pierce.  Signer  of  the  Constitution  of  the  U.  S. 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  Nov.  8,  1782.  On  business  affairs. 

44  Butler,  Richard.  Brevet  Brig. -Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  One  of  the  most  distinguished  officers  in  the  Conti¬ 
nental  Service.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Pittsburgh,  July  8,  1788. 
Fine  letter. 

45  Byrd,  William.  Colonel  of  the  Second  Va.  Regiment 
in  the  P'rench  and  Indian  War.  Served  with  P'orbes  in  the 
expedition  against  P'ort  Duquesne.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  West- 
over,  May  20,  1771.  Rare. 

46  Campbell,  John.  Pioneer  and  Indian  fighter.  One  of 
the  founders  of  the  City  of  Louisville,  Ky.  A.  L.  S.  folio, 
4  pages.  Pittsburgh,  Dec.  31,  1767.  Fine  and  rare. 

47  Campbell,  Thomas.  Noted  English  poet.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Aug.  7,  1835. 

48  Campenon,  Vincent.  Meritorious  French  poet.  A.  L.  S. 
4to. 

49  Canrobert,  Francois  Certain.  Eminent  French  Marshal. 
Highly  distinguished  at  Inkerman,  Magenta,  and  Solferino. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Paris,  Dec.  16,  1851. 

50  Castelli,  Ignaz  Franz.  Popular  German  dramatic  au¬ 
thor  and  writer  of  war  songs.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pages. 
Wien,  April  21,  1823.  Very  fine  and  rare. 

51  Catlin,  George.  Artist,  author,  and  tourist  among  the 
Indians.  A.  D.  S.  8vo.  Sept.,  1837. 

52  Chalon,  Alfred  Edward.  English  portrait  and  histori¬ 
cal  painter.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Aug.  i,  1845. 

53  Chase,  Salmon  P.  Sec.  of  the  Treasury.  Chief  Justice 
of  the  Supreme  Court  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages. 


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Washington,  Oct.  25,  1861.  Interesting  letter  to  General 
Rosecrans. 

“Brigadiers  have  been  appointed  in  such  numbers  that  a  new 
appointment  is  hardly  a  compliment.  *  *  *  I  have  never  been  able  to 
understand  the  military  operations  in  Western  Virginia.  I  wish  you 
would  write  me  a  full  account,  with  your  view  of  the  force  necessary 
to  keep  the  country  quiet.  I  presume  no  advance  by  the  mountain 
roads  will  be  thought  of.  It  was  a  bad  business — that  up  the  river  last 
Monday  ;  but  our  men  fought  like  lions  and  Baker  died  like  a 
hero,”  etc. 

54  Chevalier,  Michel,  Celebrated  French  economist  and 
author.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  June  16,  1851. 

55  Clinton,  Charles.  Founder  of  the  Clinton  family  in  the 
U.  S.  Lieut. -Col.  of  Delancey’s  regiment  in  the  French 
and  Indian  War.  Served  at  the  Siege  and  Capture  of  Fort 
Frontenac.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  page.s.  New  York,  Oct.  25, 
1759.  To  his  son. 

56  Clinton,  George.  Brig.-Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Vice-President  of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pages.  At 
camp  near  Fort  Ontario,  Aug.  4,  1760.  To  his  father, 
giving  him  an  account  ol  affairs  at  camp,  military  move¬ 
ments,  etc. 

57  The  Same.  The  Address  of  the  Minister,  Elders  and 
Deacons  of  the  Reformed  Protesfant  Dutch  Church  in  the 
city  of  Albany  to  His  PIxcellency  George  Clinton,  Gov¬ 
ernor  of  the  State  of  New  York,  congratulating  him  on  hi.s. 
arrival  in  Albany  ;  with  the  original  autograph  draft  of  his 
reply  to  the  address.  3  pages,  folio.  January,  1780. 

58  The  Same.  The  Address  of  the  Mayor,  Aldermen  and 

Commonalty  of  the  city  of  Albany  to  Governor  Clinton, 
congratulating  him  on  the  acknowledgment  of  the  Inde¬ 
pendence  of  the  U.  S.  And  another  Address  on  his 
re-election  as  Governor.  July  19,  1783.  2  pieces. 

59  Clymer,  Ceorge.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Inde¬ 

pendence.  3  D.  S.  small  4to,  each  signed  twice,  1802  and 
1803.  3  pieces. 

60  Cobbett,  William.  Noted  English  political  writer. 
A.  D.  S.  4to.  Jan.  2,  1819.  His  Petition  to  the  Legisla¬ 
ture  of  Pa.,  praying  for  the  return  of  certain  moneys  paid  to 
the  State  b}-  his  sureties. 


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6 1  Cogniet,  Leon.  Distinguished  French  painter  of  hi.story 
and  portraits.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  To  Madcmoselle  de  Wal- 
denburg. 

62  Coomans,  Pierre  Oliver  Joseph.  Distinguished  Bel¬ 
gian  painter.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  4  pages.  Brussels,  Jan.  10, 

1853- 

C3  Cooper,  James  Fenimore.  The  great  novelist.  A.L.  S. 
4to.  Cooperstown,  Sept.  9,  1848.  Fine  specimen. 

64  Cooper,  Thomas  Abthorpe.  Eminent  American  trage¬ 
dian.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Baltimore,  April  9,  1825. 

65  Coote,  Sir  Eyre.  British  General.  Served,  with  distinc¬ 
tion,  throughout  the  entire  Revolutionary  War.  A.  L.  S. 
4to  (written  in  the  third  person).  Cheltenham,  July  15, 
1811. 

66  Crispi,  Francesco.  Eminent  Italian  Statesman.  A.L.S. 
8vo.  Written  as  Prime  Minister  of  Italy.  Rare. 

67  Cushing,  William.  Judge  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  the 
U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Boston,  Oct.  30,  1800.  Very  rare. 

68  Davenport,  Edward  L.  Distinguished  tragedian. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pages.  Phila.,  June  13,  1871.  Speaks  of 
having  played  “Rob  Roy”  in  Scotland,  in  1852,  with 
Mackay  as  the  Bailie. 

69  Davis,  Jefferson.  President  of  the  Confederate  States 
of  America.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  June  22,  1853. 

70  De  Haas,  John  Philip.  Brig.-Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  D.  S.  double  folio.  Ticonderoga,  Oct.  20,  1776. 
Return  of  the  ist  Pennsyh'ania  Regiment  of  Foot,  in  the 
Service  of  the  United  Colonies,  commanded  by  Col.  John 
Philip  de  Hass.  With  a  l*on3  note  detailing  the  suf¬ 
fering  THE  REGIMENT  HAS  UNDERGONE  FROM  EXCESSIVE 
fatigue,  want  of  clothing.  BLANKETS  AND  TENTS,  ETC. 

“After  the  hardships  of  a  winter’s  campaign  in  Canada,  with 
those  they  have  since  experienced,  there  is  not  the  least  reason  to 
think  that  any  of  the  men  will  re-enlist  at  this  place.  The  merit  of 
those  officers  who  can  afford  and  choose  to  continue  in  the  service  on 
the  present  inadequate  terms  will  be  best  determined  after  the 
expected  attack.’’ 


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yi  Diaz,  Narcisse.  Eminent  French  painter.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Oct.  20,  1862.  Rare. 

72  Dorset,  Thos.  Sackville,  Baron  Buckhurst,  and  first 
Earl  of.  Eminent  English  Statesman  and  poet.  Prime 
Minister.  A.  D.  S.  oblong  8vo.  Nov.  2,  1599.  Very  rare. 

73  Duche,  Jacob.  Rector  of  Christ  Church,  Philadelphia. 
Made  the  opening  prayer  on  the  assembling  of  the  first 
Congress  in  1774.  Wrote  the  celebrated  letter  to  General 
Washington,  urging  him  to  abandon  the  cause  of  Inde¬ 
pendence.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  July  II,  1776.  To  the  Com¬ 
mittee  of  Safety.  Asking  that  the  Clerk  and  Sexton  of 
Christ  Church — who  have  been  “  ordered  by  their  Captain 
to  hold  themselves  in  readiness  to  march  on  Saturday 
next  ” — may  be  permitted  to  remain  in  the  city.  Beau¬ 
tiful  SPECIMEN  OF  AN  EXCESSIVELY  RARE  NAME. 

74  Duer,  William.  M.  O.  C.  Signer  of  the  Articles  of 
Confederation.  L.  S.  folio.  Cromwell,  Feb.  9,  1777. 
Military  letter  to  Maj.-Gen.  Wooster. 

75  Dumas,  Alexandre  (the  elder).  The  great  French 

novelist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 

76  Du  Maurier,  George  L.  P.  B.  English  artist  and 

novelist.  Author  of  “Trilby.”  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 

77  Ellicott,  Joseph.  Engineer.  Founder  of  the  City  of 
Buffalo,  N.  Y.  L.  S.  4to.  Batavia,  Jan.  16,  1808. 

78  Ellsworth,  Oliver.  Member  of  the  Federal  Conven¬ 
tion.  M.  O.  C.  Chief  Justice  of  the  Supreme  Court  U.  S. 
A.  D.  S.  4to  (with  signature  at  the  head  of  the  paper). 
Hartford,  Dec.  6,  1779.  Statement  of  moneys  due  for 
legal  services. 

79  Ernst,  surnamed  “  The  Pious.”  Duke  of  Saxe- 
Gotha.  Fought  for  Gustavus  Adolphus  in  the  Thirty 
Years’  war,  and  defeated  Pappenheim  at  the  battle  of 
Lutzen  after  Gustavus  fell.  L.  S.  folio.  Feb.  4,  1650. 

80  Ewen,  William.  Revolutionary  patriot.  Governor  of 
Georgia  in  1775.  A.  D.  S.  8vo.  Savannah,  May  17,  1773. 


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8 1  Faraday,  Michael.  Kininent  English  chemist  and 
natural  philosopher.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pages.  July  i,  1856. 
Regretting  his  inability  to  attend  the  meeting  of  the  Ameri¬ 
can  Association  for  the  advancement  of  Science  to  be  held 
at  Albany. 

82  Fenn,  George  Manville.  English  novelist.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Isleworth,  Sept.  5,  1890. 

83  Ferdinand  of  Bavaria.  Archbishop  of  Cologne.  Com¬ 
manded  a  body  of  troops  which  fought  against  the  Protes¬ 
tants  in  the  Thirty  \Tars’  war.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pages. 
April  25,  1627. 

84  Ferdinand,  Duke  of  Brunswick.  Commander-in-chief 
of  the  allied  army  in  the  Seven  Years’  war.  One  of  the 
greatest  generals  of  his  time.  L.  S.  8vo.  Dec.  10, 

85  Ferguson,  Adam.  Distinguished  Scottish  metaphysi¬ 
cian  and  writer.  Secretary  of  the' Commissioners  sent  to 
America  in  1 778  to  effect  a  reconciliation.  A.  L.  S.  4to, 
2  pages.  PYb.  8,  1779.  Relative  to  a  Memorial  of  the 
merchants  trading  to  New  York. 

86  Few,  William.  Signer  of  the  Constitution  of  the  U.  S. 
D.  S.  4to.  New  York,  May  14,  1807. 

87  Fitch,  John.  The  celebrated  inventor  of  the  steamboat- 
A.  D.  S.  folio.  June  18,  1796.  An  agreement  with  John 
Nicolson,  whereby  he  surrenders  to  Fitch  his  shares  in  the 
patent  right  for  building  boats  to  be  propelled  by  horses, 
and  Fitch  agrees  to  pay  Nicholson  the  sum  of  three  hun¬ 
dred  pounds  Pennsylvania  currency  as  soon  as  he  shall 
“  complete  a  Horse  Boat  agreeable  to  said  Patent  Right 
and  run  said  Boat  for  three  years  in  any  of  the  United 
States  of  America  in  any  imploy  whatever.”  Highly 

INTERESTING,  AND  EXTREMELY  RARE,  DOCUMENT. 

88  Fonda,  Jelles.  Colonel  In  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Actively  engaged  in  the  warfare  with  the  Indians  and 
Tories  in  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Schenectady,  July 
3,  1786.  To  his  son. 

89  Franklin,  Benjamin.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  In' 
dependence.  D.  S.  4to.  Feb.  i,  1787.  An  official  docu¬ 
ment  of  the  Council  of  Pennsylvania. 


90  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  of  5  lines,  at  the  foot  of  a  Petition 
of  Daniel  Smith  ;  signed  as  President  of  Pennsylvania. 
Folio,  2  pages.  Dec.  22,  1787.  Very  fine. 

91  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  London,  Feb.  6,  1772.  To 
Thomas  Wharton.  A  few  words,  torn  away  by  the  seal, 
are  missing  ;  but  the  signature  and  nearly  all  of  the  letter 
are  in  perfect  condition. 

92  Fulton,  Robert.  The  celebrated  introducer  of  steam 
navigation.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages.  New  York,  Jan.  12, 
1815.  A  specially  fine  letter. 

“You  will  please  to  prosecute  with  vigor  iny  personal  claim 
against  Mr.  Latrobe.  His  misconduct  has  brought  much  trouble  into 
the  Ohio  concern,  undertaken  b}"  me  only  for  his  benefit.  I  have  done 
much  for  him.  He  has  abused  my  confidence,  and  has  not  nor  shall 
have  any  remission  of  the  most  strict  justice  from  me  or  the  company.’’ 

93  Gage,  Thomas.  Colonial  Governor  of  Mass.  British 
Major-General  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to, 

2  pages.  New  York,  Feb.  9,  1756.  Very  fine  and  inter¬ 
esting  letter  to  Gov.  Morris,  of  Pa. 

“After  your  military  expedition  to  the  frontiers,  I  receive  infinite 
satisfaction  in  finding  you  have  so  disposed  matters  there  as  to  prevent 
any  future  massacres  of  the  poor  inhabitants.  It’s  reported  here  that 
the  Virginians,  assisted  by  a  number  of  Cherokees,  are  going  against 
theShawanese  ;  in  which,  if  they  are  so  fortunate  as  to  succeed,  it  may 
be  very  instrumental  in  keeping  the  Savages  at  a  distance  from  your 
frontiers  through  the  apprehensions  of  being  attacked  at  home,” 
etc.,  etc. 

94  Garfield,  James  A.  Pre.sident  of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S. 

8vo,  2  pages.  Washington,  May  21,  1873.  Very  fine. 

95  Garibaldi,  Giuseppe.  Celebrated  Italian  patriot  and 
general.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Boston,  Sept.  7,  1853.  A  specially 
fine  letter,  written  during  his  visit  to  the  U.  N. 

96  Gaskell,  Elizabeth  C.  Noted  English  novelist.  A.  L.  S. 

8vo,  7  pages.  Manchester,  April  5th.  Interesting  per¬ 
sonal  letter.  Rare. 

97  Gasparin,  Agenor  Etienne,  Comte  de.  Eminent 

Erench  publicist  and  author.  The  steadfast  friend  of  the 
United  States  during  the  American  civil  war.  A.  L.  S.  8vo, 

3  pages.  March  22,  1842. 


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98  Gerhard,  Wilhelm.  German  poet  and  dramatist. 

A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Dec.  31,  1833. 

99  Gilman,  Nicholas.  Signer  of  the  Constitution  of  the 
U.  S.  M.  O.  C.  A.  D.  S.  8vo.  April  10,  1800. 

100  Goodyear,  Charles.  Noted  as  the  inventor  of  vulcan¬ 
ized  india-rubber.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  Aug.  20, 
1842.  Speaking  of  the  perfection  he  has  attained  in  the 
quality  of  his  rubber  goods. 

101  Gordon,  Sir  John  Watson.  Eminent  Scottish  portrait- 
painter.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Oct.  19,  1857. 

102  Gottschall,  Rudolph.  Prussian  poet.  A.  L.  S.  8vo, 
2  pages.  Hamburg,  Oct.  8,  1852. 

103  Grant,  James.  British  Major-General.  Distinguished 
at  Brandywine  and  Germantown,  and  defeated  Lee  at 
Monmouth.  Military  D.  S.  8vo.  Dec.  li,  1776.  Signed 
as  Major-General. 

104  Grant,  Ulysses  S.  President  of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Head  Quarters,  Dep’t  of  the  Tenn.,  Vicksburg,  Miss., 
Aug.  30,  1863.  Fine  military  letter  to  Col.  J.  C.  Kelton, 
signed  as  Major-General. 

105  Haeusser,  Ludwig.  German  historian.  A.  L.  S.  8vo' 
Heidelberg,  Aug.  15,  1845. 

106  Hamilton,  Alexander.  Aide  to  Gen.  Washington. 
Signer  of  the  Constitution  of  the  U.  S.  Secretary  of  the 
Treasury.  L.  S.  4to.  May  22,  1792. 

107  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  8vo,  with  full  signature.  Jan.  15, 
1795.  An  order  for  the  payment  of  money. 

108  The  Same.  L.  S.  4to.  Treasury  Department,  Nov.  3, 
1792. 

109  The  Same.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  July  16,  1804. 
Signed  by  J.  B.  Church,  Nicholas  P'ish  and  Nathaniel 
Pendleton,  Executors  of  the  Will  of  Alexander  Hamilton  ; 
enclosing  a  copy  of  a  paper  which  accompanied  the  Will. 
This  paper  (4  pages  folio)  gives  a  general  statement  of  his 
pecuniary  condition,  the  reasons  for  his  apparently  extrava- 


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gant  manner  of  living,  his  professional  income,  his  wife’s 
separate  estate,  and  shows  how  his  public  labours  have 
amounted  to  an  absolute  sacrifice  of  the  interests  of  his 
family.  2  pieces. 

I  lo  Hammond,  Samuel.  Colonel  of  cavalry  in  the  Revo¬ 
lutionary  war.  Distinguished  in  many  battles  in  the 

Southern  States.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages.  Louisville,  Nov. 
10,  1800. 

“  I  believe  our  choice  of  Electors  for  President  and  Vice-President 
of  the  U.  S.  will  fall  on  men  known  to  be  favorable  to  Mr.  Jefferson 
and  against  Messrs.  Adams  and  Pinckney.  If  the  Legislature  had 
themselves  to  vote,  Jefferson  would  not  lose  three  votes  in  both 
branches.” 

111  Hancock,  John.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Inde¬ 
pendence.  A.  D.  S.  folio.  Complete  letter  address  of  five 
lines,  to  the  Council  of  Safety  of  Pennsylvania,  with  fine 
signature  (as  frank).  Baltimore,  Dec.  27,  1776. 

1 12  Hand,  Edward.  Brevet  Major-General  in  the  Revolu¬ 
tionary  war.^M.  O.  C.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Sept.  13,  1800. 

1 13  Hardy,  Sir  Charles.  British  Vice-Admiral.  Colonial 
Governor  of  New  York.  L.  S.  4to  (the  concluding  portion 
ol  the  letter  being  entirely  autograpli),  2  pages.  Fort 
George,  New  York,  July  9,  1756.  Intere.sting  letter  to 
Gov.  Morris,  of  Pa.,  on  public  affairs.  Very  fine. 

1 14  Harrison,  William  Henry.  President  of  the  U.  S. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Vincennes,  Indiana  Territory.  Nov.  25, 
1804.  Relative  to  his  salary  as  Governor. 

1 15  Hart,  John.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independence. 
Two  bills  of  the  Colony  of  New  Jersey,  for  six  shillings 
each,  signed  by  him.  March  25,  1776.  Fine  notes. 

1 16  Hayes,  Rutherford  B.  President  of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Executive  Department,  Columbus,  Jan.  21,  1869. 

1 17  Heine,  Heinrich.  Celebrated  German  poet.  Conclud¬ 
ing  portion  of  a  4to  letter  ;  being  three  lines  written  by 
him  and  signed  with  his  full  sigiiaturc. 

1 18  Henry,  John  Joseph.  Revolutionary  soldier.  Author 
of  an  ‘‘Account  of  Arnold’s  Campaign  against  Quebec,” 
in  which  he  was  a  participant.  Judge  of  the  High  Court 
of  Errors  of  Pa.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Sept.  21,  1789. 


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1 19  Henry,  William.  Member  of  the  Continental  Congress. 
L.  S.  folio.  Lancaster,  Nov.  16,  1780.  To  John  Shee, 
Auditor  of  Public  Accounts. 

120  Herbert,  Henry  William.  Prolific  noveli.st.  A.  L.  S. 
4to,  2  pages.  New  York,  Dec.  29,  1841.  In  reference  to 
the  publication  of  his  new  novel,  "  Marmaduke  Wyvil  ;  or, 
The  Maid’s  Revenge ;  ”  which  he  considers  the  best  he  has 
ever  written. 

121  Herder,  Johann  Gottfried  von.  One  of  the  most  re¬ 
markable  and  gifted  writers  that  Germany  has  produced. 
A.  D.  S.  4to,  written  in  Latin.  Neat  specimen  and  very 
rare. 

122  Herring,  James.  Noted  American  portrait-painter. 
A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pages.  New  York,  Jan.  2,  1832.  On  the 
subject  of  the  publication  of  the  “  National  Portrait-Gallery.” 

123  Hiester,  Daniel.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  war. 
Member  of  the  first  Congress  under  the  Constitution.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Upper  Salford,  July  7,  1783.  Rare. 

124  Higginson,  Stephen.  M.  O.  C.  Delegate  to  the  An¬ 
napolis  Convention.  A.L.  S.4to.  Boston,  April  18,  1793. 

125  Hoe,  Richard  M.  Inv^entor  of  the  rotary  printing  press 
known  by  his  name.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  July  i  i, 
1859. 

126  Holland,  Josiah  G.  Poet  and  novelist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Aug.  14,  1879. 

127  Hopkinson,  Joseph,  Poet.  Author  of  the  national 

song,  ”  Hail  Columbia.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Oct.  16,  1794. 

128  Hubley,  Adam,  Jr.  Lieut. -Col.  Commandant  of  the 
iith  Pa.  regiment  in  the  Revolutionary  war.  A.  L.  S.  4to, 
3  pages.  Lancaster,  Aug.  20,  1783.  In  relation  to  charges 
of  official  misconduct. 

129  Hubley,  John.  Revolutionary  patriot  of  Pa.  A.  L.  S. 

folio.  Lancaster,  March  4,  1785.  Relative  to  the  pay¬ 
ment  of  pensions  to  certain  discharged  soldiers  who  reside 
in  Lancaster  County.  And  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Lancaster, 
Oct.  16,  1790.  Relative  to  election  returns.  2  pieces. 


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130  Huber,  Therese.  German  novelist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 

13 1  Hugo,  Victor  Marie,  Viscount.  Celebrated  French 
Lyric  poet  and  novelist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  May  31,  1841. 

132  Humboldt,  Freidrich  Heinrich  Alexander,  Baron  von. 
Illustrious  German  savant  and  traveller.  A,  L.  S.  4to, 
2  pages.  Very  fine. 

133  Humpton,  Richard.  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolu¬ 
tionary  war.  D.  S.  folio.  June  5,  1780.  Muster  Roll  of 
Major  James  Grier’s  company,  Tenth  Pennsylvania  regi¬ 
ment,  in  the  service  of  the  United  States. 

134  Huntington,  Jedediah.  Brig. -Gen.  in  the  Revolu¬ 
tionary  war.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Norwich,  May  g,  1777. 

Relative  to  his  need  of  cartridge  boxes  for  his  troops. 

135  Huntington,  Samuel.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of 
Independence.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pages.  Phila.,  Sept.  3,  1780. 
To  His  Excellency  Joseph  Reed.  On  public  affairs. 
Signed  as  President  of  Congress. 

136  Hutchinson,  Israel.  Distinguished  officer  in  the  French 
and  Indian  war.  Colonel  of  a  Mass,  regiment  in  the  Revo¬ 
lutionary  war.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Danvers,  Aug.  6,  1779. 
A  military  paper. 

137  Irvine,  William.  Brig.-Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary  war. 
M.  O.  C.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  Feb.  4,  1790. 

138  Jackson,  Andrew.  President  of  the  U.  S.  Noted  gen¬ 
eral  in  the  war  of  1812.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  May  27,  1825. 

139  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  folio.  State  of  Tennessee,  May 
17,  1798.  A  fine  legal  paper,  relative  to  a  debt  due  Pierce 
Butler.  Early  atitograplis  of  Jackson  are  very  rare. 

140  Jefferson,  Thomas.  President  of  the  U.  S.  Signer  of 
the  Declaration  of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pages. 
Monticello,  Aug.  14,  1821.  Very  fine  and  interesting 
letter, 

“The  distresses  produced  by  the  sudden  diminution  of  our  paper 
medium  continue,  and  have  produced  great  revolutions  in  the  fortunes 
of  individuals,  greater  I  think  than  was  produced  by  the  Revolutionary 
war.  The  Missouri  question  is,  I  hope,  lulled  by  the  acceptance  and 


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execution  by  that  State  of  the  coiulition  required  hy  Congress.  Of 
Spanish  America  we  learn  few  things  in  detail  which  can  be  relied  on, 
hut  the  general  fact  is  unquestionable  that  they  will  he  as  independent 
as  they  choose.  Perhaps  some  of  them  may  think  it  advantageous  to 
adopt  the  Executive  head  of  the  mother  country  as  a  link  of  union, 
establishing  a  representative  government  among  themselves,  perhaps 
also  a  federal  on^,  and  leaving  to  their  king  only  power  enough  to  keep 
them  at  peace  with  one  another  until  more  practice  and  preparation 
for  self  government  may  qualify  them  to  dissolve  that  link  also,”  etc. 

141  Jeffrey,  Francis,  Lord.  Di.stingui.slied  Scottish  critic, 
e.ssayi.st  and  poet.  A.  D.  S.  folio  (signed  with  initials), 
2  pages.  Edinburgh,  Nov.  12,  1794.  A  long  poem—  22 
verses  of  4  lines  each — addressed  to  Miss  Grant.  Written 
when  he  was  twenty-one  years  old. 

142  Jerdan,  William.  English  writer  and  critic.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  London,  Aug.  29,  1842.  In  regard  to  the  succes.s 
of  his  '*  Literavy  Gazette.” 

143  Johnson,  Sir  John.  Noted  Tory  Colonel  in  the  Revolu¬ 
tionary  war.  Defeated  Gen.  Herkimer  at  Fort  Stanwix. 
Son  of  Sir  William  Johnson,  and  the  successor  to  his  title 
and  estates.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  4  pages.  Montreal,  June  18, 
1786.  To  Peter  W.  Yates.  Very  fine  and  rare. 

144  Johnson,  Sir  William.  Major-General  in  the  P'rench 
and  Indian  war.  Member  of  the  Albany  Convention  of 
1754.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  3  pages.  Johnson  Hall,  Jan.  29, 
1772.  To  Governor  Penn.  Long  and  interesting  letter  on 
the  relations  that  various  Indian  tribes  bear  to  the  P'ive 
Nations,  the  conduct  of  trade  with  the  Indians,  etc. 

145  Johnston,  Joseph  E.  General  of  the  Confederate  army. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Sept,  i,  1875.  Declining  to  give  his 
“views”  of  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  and  stating  his  rea¬ 
sons  for  so  doing. 

146  Judson,  Emily  C.  Poet  and  novelist  who  wrote  under 
the  pen-name  of  “Fanny  Forrester.”  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3 
pages  (Signed  Plmily),  January,  1845.  Interesting  literary 
letter.  Rare. 

147  Keats,  John.  The  great  Paiglish  poet.  Concluding 
portion  of  a  4to  letter,  being  three  lines  written  by  him  and 
signed  with  his  full — and  a  particiilarly  fine — signature. 


148  Kimball,  Richard  B.  Novelist  and  miscellaneous  prose 
writer.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pages.  New  York,  Nov.  18,  1853. 

149  Koekkoek,  Barend  Cornelius.  Distinguished  Dutch 
landscape-painter.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Dec.  22,  1855. 

150  Lacepede,  Bernard  Germain  Etienne,  Comte.  Emi¬ 
nent  French  naturalist.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  9  Floreal,  An.  IL 

15 1  Lacretelle,  Jean  Charles  Dominique  de.  Popular 

French  historian.  A.  F.  S.  4to,  2  pages. 

152  Lafayette,  Marquis  de.  Major-General  in  the  Revolu¬ 
tionary  war.  A.  L.  S.  qto,  2  pages.  Paris,  P'eb.  7,  1830. 
Personal  letter  to  Nicholas  Biddle,  written  in  English. 
A  beautiful  specimen. 

153  Lamartine,  Alphonse  de.  Illustrious  French  poet, 
historian  and  orator.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 

154  Landon,  Letitia  Elizabeth.  Popular  English  poet. 

A.  L.  S.  8vo,  with  full  signature. 

155  La  Perouse,  Jean  Fran^oise  Galaup  de.  PFninent 

French  navigator  and  explorer.  Fought  against  the  British 
in  the  American  Revolutionary  war.  A.  L.  S.  small  4to. 
Aug.  28,  1781.  Very  rare. 

156  La  Rame,  Louise  de.  Celebrated  Plnglish  no\-elist, 
whose  pen-name  is  “  Ouida.”  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pages. 
Signed  with  her  full  name. 

157  Laube,  Heinrich.  German  poet  and  dramatist.  A. 

L.  S.  8vo. 

158  Lee,  Robert  E.  The  great  Confederate  general.  L.  S. 
4to.  Head  Quarters,  Army  No.  Va.,  June  5,  1864.  To 
Lieut. -General  U.  S.  Grant,  Commanding  U.  S.  Armies, 

DECLINING  HIS  SUGGESTION  THAT,  EXCEPT  IN  'I'lME  OF  ACTION, 
EITHER  PARTY  SHALL  BE  AT  LIBERTY  TO  REMOVE  THE  DEAD 
AND  WOUNDED  FROM  BETWEEN  THE  LINES;  AND  PROPOSING, 
INSTEAD,  THAT  WHEN  EITHER  PARTY  DESIRES  TO  REMOVE 
THEIR  DEAD  OR  WOUNDED  A  FLAG  OF  TRUCE  BE  SENT  AS  IS 
CUSTOMARY. 

159  Legouve,  Ernest  Wilfrid.  French  dramatist.  A.  L.  S.. 
8vo. 


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160  Leland,  Charles  G.  Poet.  “  Han.s  Brcitniann  Ballad.s.” 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Breakint^  an  evening  engagement  becau.se 
he  is  overworked. 

161  Lever,  Charles  J.  Celebrated  British  novelist.  A.  L.  S- 
8vo,  3  pages.  Nov.  28,  1846.  Rare. 

162  Lewis,  Meriwether.  Celebrated  explorer.  “  Lewis 
and  Clark’s  expedition.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Louisville,  P'eb. 
15,  I  808.  Signed  as  Governor  of  the  territory  of  Louisiana. 

163  Lewis,  Morgan.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  war. 
Maj. -Gen.  in  the  war  of  18  I  2.  Governor  of  N.  Y.  A.  L.S. 
8vo,  2  pages.  Feb.  28,  1808. 

164  Leys,  Jean  Auguste  Henri,  Baron.  Plminent  Belgian 
painter.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Anvers,  March  29,  1851. 

165  Lingard,  John.  Plminent  English  historian.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo,  4  pages.  Jan.  20,  1837.  Speaks  of  an  intended  new 
edition  of  his  History. 

“As  it  will  probably  be  the  last  edition  which  I  shall  see,  I  must 
endeavor  to  make  it  as  correct  as  possible.’’ 

166  Lockhart,  John  Gibson.  British  poet,  prose-writer  and 
critic.  Sir  Walter  Scott’s  son-in-law.  A.  L.  S.  8\'o. 
Feb.  6,  1836. 

167  Longfellow,  Henry  W.  Eminent  poet.  A.  D.  S.  4to. 
April  3,  1880.  Receipt  for  one  hundred  dollars,  in  pay¬ 
ment  for  the  use  of  a  poem  entitled  “  Old  St.  David’s  at 
Radnor.” 

168  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages.  Jan.  30,  1834. 
To  Governor  Seward  of  N.  Y.,  earnestly  recommending 
the  appointment  of  Dr.  Storer  as  Health  Officer  of  the  port 
of  New  York. 

“  The  Doctor  was  one  of  a  little  circle  of  friends  who  passed  the 
winter  of  1827  together  at  Paris.  Irving,  Berdan  and  myself  were  with 
him,  and  we  had  the  best  opportunity  of  judging  of  his  character. 
Irving  has  already  borne  testimony  to  his  many  excellent  traits  ;  and 
were  Berdan  now  alive  I  am  sure  he  would  be  among  the  most  urgent 
petitioners  to  your  Excellency  iu  behalf  of  Dr.  Storer.  Indeed  all  of 
us  can  bear  witness  for  him  ;  that  in  addition  to  his  professional  acquire¬ 
ments  he  possesses  one  of  the  most  kind  and  humane  spirits  that  ever 
warmed  a  human  breast,’’  etc.  Signed  as  Professor  in  Harvard 
University. 


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iCg  Lough,  John  Graham.  Eminent  English  sculptor. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pages. 

170  McClurg,  James.  M.  O.  C.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Richmond,  Dec.  10,  1795. 

571  McCormick,  Cyrus  H.  The  celebrated  inventor  of  the 
reaper.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  3  pages.  Sept.  2,  1869. 

172  McPherson,  James  B.  Major-General  in  the  Civil  war. 
Killed  near  Atlanta,  Ga.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  West  Point,  Feb. 
4,  1854.  Beautiful  specimen.  Very  Rare. 

173  Mackay,  Charles.  Scottish  poet,  song-writer,  and 
prose-w'i'iter.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Jan.  28,  1848.  In  regard  to 
his  new  volume  of  “  Town  Lyrics.” 

174  Madison,  James.  President  of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Montpellier,  Sept.  24,  1816.  Fine  letter  written  when  he 
was  President. 

175  The  Same.  A.  L.  S  4to.  Montpelier,  June  26,  1816. 
Written  when  he  was  President. 

176  Marshall,  Emma.  English  novelist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo, 
4  pages.  Jan.  17,  1883.  In  relation  to  the  manuscript  ot 
one  of  her  writings. 

177  Mauduit  Du  Plessis,  Thomas  Antoine,  Chevalier  de. 

French  officer,  who  accompanied  Rochambeau  to  the  U.  S. 
and  was  distinguished  in  the  Revolutionary  war.  Assassi¬ 
nated  by  his  own  soldiers  in  Port  au  Prince.  A.  L.  S.  folio 
(1780).  To  Col.  Wadsworth.  Written  in  English.  Rare. 

178  Maverick,  Peter.  Excellent  American  engraver.  A. 
L.  S.  4to,  2  pages.  Newark,  Nov.  30,  1810.  Relative  to 
engraving  some  maps. 

179  Maximilian  Maria  Emanuel.  Elector  of  Bavaria. 
Distinguished  general.  Governor  of  the  Spanish  Nether¬ 
lands  in  1692.  Took  part  with  the  French  in  the  war  of 
the  Spanish  succession.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pages.  May  14, 
1722. 

180  Medows,  Sir  William.  British  general.  Cammanded 
the  1st  brigade  of  grenadiers  in  America  in  the  Revolution¬ 
ary  war,  and  distinguished  himself  in  many  battles.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Sept.  23,  1805.  Rare. 


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181  Miller,  Thomas.  English  poet  and  basket-maker. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  May  27,  1836.  Sending  a  poem  for  publi¬ 
cation  in  the  “  Forget  me  Not.” 

182  Mollendorf,  Richard  Joachim  Heinrich  von.  Emi¬ 
nent  Prussian  field-marshal.  Distinguished  in  the  Seven 
Years’  war.  L.  S.  4to.  Sept.  16,  1786. 

183  Monroe,  James.  President  of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  4to, 
2  pages.  Oak  Hill,  Oct.  22,  1825.  Bemiiiful  specimen. 

“  Your  letter  was  received  at  a  period  when  iny  retirement  from 
office  was  approaching,  and  my  attention  drawn  with  peculiar  interest 
to  objects  of  a  public  nature  which  it  would  have  been  very  improper 
for  me  to  neglect.  *  *  *  Your  conduct  in  public  life  commanded  my 
respect.  In  some  instances,  and  particularly  in  the  late  war  in  one, 
into  which  I  need  not  enter,  the  details  of  which  were  communicated 
to  me  by  Gov.  Worthington,  I  saw  proof  of  public  virtue  which  did  you 
the  highest  honor,”  etc. 

184  Montgomery,  James.  Distinguished  British  poet.  A. 
L.  S.  4to,  3  pages.  April  2,  1796.  Written  from  prison, 
while  serving  a  term  of  imprisonment  for  libel.  A  very 
pathetic  personal  letter. 

185  Moore,  Thomas.  Noted  Irish  poet.  Autograph  docu¬ 
ment  4to,  2  pages.  A  poem,  consisting  of  4  verses  of  9 
lines  each,  entitled  ‘‘  The  Gathering — a  Tory  War-Song,” 
entirely  in  his  hand-writing.  The  first  verse  is  as  follows: 

‘‘  Come,  roaring  Repealers,  come,  chattering  Chartists, 

For  now  is  your  moment,  ye  prosperous  elves ; 

Soon,  soon  shall  we  Tories, — your  dear  brother-artists 
At  ruin  and  row — have  the  game  to  onrselves. 

Just  think  what  rich  riot,  ye  radical  crew, 

Such  a  union  of  force,  at  this  moment,  commands  ; 

How  mischief  will  flourish,  if  St-nl-y  and  you 

But  play  the  game  well  into  each  other’s  hands  ! 

Chorus. — Come,  Rads  and  Repealers,  etc.,  etc. 

186  Morris,  Robert.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Inde¬ 
pendence.  L.  S.  4to.  Office  of  Finance,  March  i,  1782. 
To  the  President  of  Penna.,  saying  that  the  General  (Wash¬ 
ington)  considers  it  important  that  Capt.  Van  Heer’s  corps 
should  be  completed  ;  and  that,  notwithstanding  the  nar¬ 
rowness  of  his  funds,  he  (Morris)  will  pay  the  bounties  to 
these  recruits,  if  the  men  are  conaidered  as  a  Continental 
corps. 


187  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages.  Phila.,  July  8, 
1797.  To  Gen.  William  Shephard,  relative  to  his  mission 
to  the  Conewagaros  village  on  the  Genesee  river  as  Com¬ 
missioner  from  the  State  of  Mass,  to  effect  a  treaty  with  the 
Seneca  nation  of  Indians. 

188  Morris,  Thomas  A.  Methodist  Episcopal  bishop. 

A.  L.  S.  folio.  Saratoga  Springs,  June  5,  1850.  On 
church  business. 

389  Moylan,  Stephen.  Brig.-Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 

war.  A.  D.  S.  folio.  Dec.,  1782.  Return  of  the  officers 
belonging  to  the  4th  regiment  Light  Dragoons  in  the  ser¬ 
vice  of  the  U.  S.  Fine  military  paper,  signed  twice. 

190  Muchler,  Carl.  German  poet.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Berlin, 
Feb.  13,  1828. 

191  Muhlenberg,  Frederick  Augustus.  M.  O.  C.  Speaker 

of  the  House  of  Representatives.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pages. 
Phila.,  Dec.  13,  1792.  Relative  to  the  charges  against 
Alexander  Hamilton,  Secretary  of  the  treasury, 
affecting  his  integrity  and  morality. 

“  During  the  time  this  business  was  thus  depending,  *  *  * 
Clingman,  unasked,  frequently  dropped  hints  to  me  that  Reynolds  had 
it  in  his  power  very  materially  to  injure  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury, 
and  that  Reynolds  knew  several  very  improper  transactions  of  his.  I 
paid  little  or  no  attention  to  those  hints;  but  when  they  were  frequently 
repeated,  and  it  was  even  added  that  Reynolds  said  he  had  it  in  his 
power  to  hang  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasur)',  that  he  was  deeply  con¬ 
cerned  in  Speculation,  *  *  *  and  other  insinuations  of  an  improper 
nature,  it  created  considerable  uneasiness  in  my  mind,  and  I  conceived 
it  my  duty  to  consult  with  some  friends  on  the  subject.  Mr.  Monroe 
and  Mr.  Venables  were  informed  of  it  yesterday  morning.” 

192  Muhlenberg,  Gotthilf  Henry  Ernest.  Distinguished 
Lutheran  clergyman  and  eminent  botanist.  A.  L.  S.  4to, 
2  pages.  Lancaster,  Nov.  22,  1814.  P'ine  scientific  letter 
to  Dr.  Samuel  L.  Mitchell. 

193  Necker,  Jacques.  Eminent  Swiss  financier.  Prime 
Minister  of  France  under  Louis  XVI.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  8 
pages.  Coppet,  Aug.  31,  1801.  Very  fine  letter,  on  the 
subject  ot  his  lands  and  investments  in  the  U.  S. 

194  Neuffer,  Christoph  Ludwig.  German  poet.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Nov.  9,  1823. 


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RELATING  TO  NEW  YORK 

195  Bayard,  Samuel.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  1761. 

Also  signed  by  Nicholas  Bayard.  William  Bradford. 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  New  York,  May  19,  1753.  2  pieces, 

196  Livingston,  Brockholst.  Col.  in  the  Revolutionary  war. 
Judge  of  the  Supreme  Court  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  New 
York,  May  24,  1798. 

197  Livingston,  Catharine.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Oak  Hill,  1798. 
Cornelia  Livingston.  D.  S.  4to,  1791.  Eliza  Livingston. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  To  Mrs.  Alston  (Aaron  Burr’s  daughter). 

3  pieces. 

198  Livingston,  Edward.  Secretary  of  State.  U.  S.  Senator. 

A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages.  Red  Hook,  1827.  And  A.  L.  S.  4to, 
2  pages.  Oct.  II,  1827.  Very  fine . 2  pieces. 

199  Livingston,  Edward  P.  Lieut.-Gov.  of  N.  Y.  A.  L.  S. 

4to,  4  pages.  Oct.  23,  1802.  Interesting  family  letter. 
Edward  Livingston.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  1838.  Gilbert  Living¬ 
ston.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  1801.  To  Aaron  Burr . 3  pieces. 

200  Livingston,  Henry.  Lieut. -Col.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2'  pages.  Manor  Livingston,  April  8, 
1793- 

201  Livingston,  James.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Ne\v  York,  March  2, 
1729.  John  Livingston.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  Eeb. 

1776-  John  Livingston.  D.  S.  folio.  A  Memorial  to 
the  Senate  of  N.  Y.,  claiming  his  election  to  that  body. 

3  pieces. 

202  Livingston,  John  R.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Red  Hook,  July 

I5>  1799-  Matthew  Livingston.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pages. 
March  17,  1801.  To  Chancellor  Livingston.  Maturin  Liv¬ 
ingston.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  1818.  Peter  R.  Livingston.  A.  L. 
S.  4to.  Rhinebeck,  1842 . 4  pieces, 

203  Livingston,  Peter  R.  Revolutionary  patriot.  A.  L.  S. 
folio.  Manor  Livingston,  Nov.  30,  1778. 

204  Livingston,  Philip  Henry.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pages.  New 
York,  June  27,  1792.  Philip  Philip  Livingston.  A,  L.  S. 
4to,  1764.  Peter  R.  Livingston.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  1813. 

3  pieces. 


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205  Livingston,  Robert.  The  first  ancestor  of  the  family  in 
America.  Speaker  of  the  Colonial  Assembly  of  N.  Y.,  and 
Secretary  of  Indian  Affairs.  D.  S.  folio,  6  pages.  Sept. 
8,  1697.  The  Will  of  Rarent  Alberts  Bratt,  of  the  city  of 
Albany,  signed  by  Livingston  as  a  witness. 

206  Livingston,  Robert.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Claremont,  April  8, 

1764.  Robert  Livingston.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Manor  Liv¬ 
ingston,  Nov.  12,  1788.  Robert  L.  Livingston.  Actively 
connected  with  the  introduction  of  steamboat  navigation. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Robert  Montgomer}^  Livingston.  A.  L.  S. 
folio,  1818 . 4  pieces. 

207  Livingston,  Robert  R.  M.  O.  C.  Sec.  of  Foreign  Af¬ 
fairs.  Chancellor  of  N.  Y.  A.  D.  S.  folio.  Clermont, 
Sept.  I,  1806.  A  description,  accompanied  by  a  drawing, 
of  a  “Magnetic  wheel  to  move  by  repulsion  of  magnets.” 

208  Livingston,  Walter.  M.  O.  C.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages. 
New  York,  Nov.  6,  1790.  Very  fine. 

209  Livingston,  William  S.  Lieut. -Col.  of  Webb’s  Conti¬ 
nental  regiment  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  Aide  to  Gen. 
Greene.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  New  York,  June  14,  1791. 

210  Nicholls,  Richard.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  New  York,  Dec.  22', 
1746. 

“I  had  a  letter  from  Gov.  Clarke.  He  says  it  was  expected  at 
home  that  Crown  Point  would  be  reduced  by  our  troops,  so  that  the 
way  be  open  to  Mont  Real  when  the  fleet  and  forces  come  over.  On 
the  i6th  Inst,  the  Gent  of  the  Council  in  a  body  (except  Mr.  Ken¬ 
nedy)  waited  on  the  Govr.  with  their  Representation.  *  *  *  I  hear  the 
Council  intend  to  send  home  a  copy  to  the  Duke  of  New  Castle,”  etc. 

21 1  Provoost,  Johannes.  A.  D.  S.  small  410.  1669. 

212  Schuyler,  Philip.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Schenectady,  Jan.  6, 
1721.  Relative  to  a  tract  of  land  obtained  by  deed  from 
the  Indians. 

213  Smith,  Henrj^.  Colonel  in  the  early  Indian  wars  in  New 
York.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Oct.  17,  1722.  To  the  Governor, 
recommending  the  appointment  of  certain  persons  as  of¬ 
ficers  in  one  of  the  companies. 

214  Lottery  ticket  in  the  New  York,  Light-House,  and  Pub¬ 
lic  Lottery.  1763.  Signed  by  A.  Lott,  jun.  Rare  and  very 
fine. 


215  Lottery  ticket  in  the  Delaware  Lottery  (for  the  sale  of 
lands  in  New  York  belong-ing  to  the  Earl  of  Stirling). 
1772.  Signed  b)"  Lord  Stirling  and  Gerard  Bancker. 
Rare  and  very  fine. 


216  Nisard,  Jean  Marie  Napoleon  Desire.  French  author 
and  critic.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Jan.  15,  1850. 

217  Noailles,  Louis  Marie,  Viscount  de.  French  general 
and  brother-in-law  of  Lafayette.  Served  in  the  American 
Revolutionary  A’ar.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Oct.  19,  1797. 

218  Oehlenschlager,  Adam  Gottlob.  Eminent  Danish  poet. 
A.  L.  S.  4I0.  Sept.  10,  1817.  Fine  and  rare. 

219  Ogden,  Aaron.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Governor  of  N.  J.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  3  pages.  Elizabeth 
Town,  Dec.  i,  1795.  Fine  letter  to  Hon.  Elias  Boudinot. 

220  Ogden,  Matthias.  Brevet  Brig.-Gen.  in  the  Revolution¬ 
ary  War.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  4  pages.  Aug.  9,  1774.  Long 
letter  to  Aaron  Burr,  describing  a  trip  he  had  taken  to 
New  York,  the  places  and  persons  he  had  visited,  etc. 
Mentions  Col.  Morris,  the  De  Lanceys,  Lord  Stirling,  and 
others.  Ver}'’  rare. 

221  Paca,  William.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independ¬ 
ence.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  In  relation  to  money  matters. 

22'2  Palissot  de  Montenoy,  Charles.  French  poet  and  dra¬ 
matist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Paris,  jMay  21  (1787). 

223  Peale,  Charles  Willson.  Noted  painter.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
To  David  Rittenhouse,  directing  the  payment  of  money 

224  Pelissier,  Amable  Jean  Jacques.  Due  de  Malakoff.  Em¬ 
inent  French  marshal.  General-in-chief  in  the  Crimean 
War.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pages.  Sept.  13,  1858.  To  Lord 
Brougham. 

225  Penn,  John.  Colonial  Governor  of  Pa.  Member  of  the 
Albany  Convention  of  1754.  A.  D.  S.  folio,  endorsed  on  a 
Petition. 

226  Pennsylvania  in  the  Revolution.  Fred.  Antes,  Benj. 
Bartholomew,  Edw.  Bartholomew,  John  Bayard,  Andrew 
Caldwell,  Edward  Cook,  Barnard  Dougherty,  Simon 


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Dreisbach,  Valentine  Eckert,  Wm.  Edmonds,  Nath.  Fal¬ 
coner  and  John  Fleming.  A.  L.  S.,  L.  S.,  or  D.  S.  of  each. 
Many  of  the  docuemnts  are  receipts  for  wages  for  services 
in  the  General  Assembly . ii  pieces. 

227  The  Same.  John  Harris,  George  Irwin,  John  Keller, 

Fred.  Kuhl,  Robert  Holler,  Samuel  Morris,  James  Murray, 
Robert  Whitehill,  John  Wilkins  and  George  Woods.  A. 
L.  S.  or  D.  S.  of  each . 10  pieces. 

228  Pertz,  Georg  Heinrich.  German  historian.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  April  4,  1835. 

229  Piatt,  John  James.  Poet.  A.  D.  S.  8vo.  North  Bend, 
March  i,  1878.  An  original  poem,  of  two  verses,  entitled 
“Two  Watchers.” 

230  Prescott,  William  H.  Eminent  historian.  A.  L.  S.  (in 
part)  4to.  Boston,  Feb.  10,  1844.  To  Peter  S.  Duponceau. 

“I  am  very  much  gratified  that  the  ‘Conquest  of  Mexico’  satis¬ 
fies  you.  I  assure  you  there  is  no  scholar  in  the  country  on  whose 
good  opinion  I  set  a  higher  value.” 

231  Princeton  College.  Papers  relating  to  the  College  of 

New  Jersey,  including  A.  L.  S.  folio  or  4to  of  Presidents 
Samuel  Stanhope  Smith  (2),  Ashbel  Green  (2'),  and  Philip 
Lindsley;  and  letters  or  documents  of  Rev.  James  F. 
Armstrong,  Samuel  Bayard,  Jeremiah  Halsey  (1766), 
Chas.  Read  (1755),  Edward  Shippen  (1767),  Robert  Smith 
(i755)>  srid  James  Thomson  (1766) . ii  pieces. 

232  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio  of  Rev.  Dr.  Samuel  Stanhope 
Smith  to  Rev.  Ashbel  Green. 

‘‘I  wish  you  could  consent  to  transfer  yourself  to  the  College  as 
Theological  professor  and  Vice-President  for  the  present.  Either  my 
constitution,  which  cannot  bear  the  continual  confinement  to  which 
I  am  subject,  or  my  anxiety  to  be  where  my  children  are,  must,  be¬ 
fore  long,  open  your  way  to  the  full  possession  of  the  chair.  Pro¬ 
fessor  Thompson  is  so  entirely  inadequate  to  any  purposes  of  gov¬ 
ernment  ;  and  our  perpetual  changes  of  tutors  render  that  duty  too 
oppressive  to  my  declining  strength.” 

233  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio  (Princeton,  March  30,  1790) 
of  Rev.  Dr.  Sanr.  Stanhope  Smith  to  Rev.  Ashbel  Green. 

‘‘Dr.  Witherspoon  has  desired  me  to  take  the  management  of  his 
School  and  endeavour  to  retrieve  it.  I  am  somewhat  doubtful  of 
speedy  success,  considering  the  impressions  the  public  has  already 
received.  I  shall,  however,  make  the  trial.” 


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234  The  Same.  Ticket  for  the  Connecticut  Lottery,  for  the 
benefit  of  the  College  of  New  Jersey.  1753.  Signed  by 
John  Tdoyd.  Fine  and  rare. 

235  The  Same.  Ticket  for  the  New  Jersey  College  Lottery. 
1763.  Signed  by  Jonathan  Sergeant.  Fine  and  rare. 

236  Putnam,  Rufus.  Brig. -Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
One  of  the  pioneers  in  Ohio.  A.  L.  S.  small  4to.  Marietta, 
Feb.  II,  1801. 

237  Puvis  de  Chavannes,  Pierre.  Celebrated  French  painter. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo,  3  pages.  IMay  i,  1876. 

238  Pyrker,  Johann  Ladislaw.  German  poet.  Archbishop 
of  Erlau.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Wien,  Jan,  27,  1847. 

239  Randolph,  Peyton.  President  of  the  Continental  Con¬ 
gress.  D.  S.  folio.  April  ii,  1752.  Very  rare. 

240  Ramur,  Freidrich  Ludwig  Georg  von.  Eminent  Ger¬ 
man  historian.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Jan.  22,  1818. 

241  Raupach,  Ernest  Benjamin  Solomon.  Popular  German 
dramatic  poet.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Sept.  6,  1821. 

242  Reynolds,  George  W.  M.  Voluminous  English  writer 
of  historical  novels.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pages. 

243  Ripley,  Eleazer  W.  Noted  ]\Iaj.-Gen.  in  the  war  of  1812. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Oct.  20,  1816.  Scarce. 

244  Ristori,  Adelaide — Marchioness  del  Grillo.  Famous 
Italian  actress.  A.  L.  .S.  8vo,  2  pages.  Boston,  Nov.  7, 
1866. 

245  Robertson,  Alexander.  Early  American  painter.  A.  L. 
S.  4to,  2  pages.  New  York,  Feb.  16,  1828.  Interesting 
letter  to  John  Trumbull. 

246  Robertson,  William.  Celebrated  Scottish  historian. 
A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages.  College  of  Edinburgh,  Jan.  30,  1770. 
To  Benjamin  Franklin,  relative  to  a  diploma  for  Dr. 
Haven. 

247  Rodney,  Caesar.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independ¬ 
ence.  A.  I..  S.  folio.  Dover,  Oct.  7,  1777.  Fine  letter  to 
Gen.  Washington,  giving  information  of  the  movements 
of  the  enemy,  the  manner  in  which  the  inhabitants  of  Wil¬ 
mington  have  been  corrupted  by  the  British,  etc. 


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248  Rogers,  Samuel.  Distinguished  English  poet.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Oct.  8,  1830.  To  Miss  Rogers. 

249  Rush,  Benjamin.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Inde¬ 
pendence.  2  D.  S.  4to.  April,  1786 . 2  pieces. 

250  Schink,  Johann  Friedrich.  German  poet  and  dramatist. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Berlin,  Jan.  29,  1816. 

251  Schlegel,  August  Wilhelm  von.  Celebrated  German 
poet,  critic  and  prose-writer.  The  translator  of  Shakes¬ 
peare  into  German.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Bonn,  June  13,  1835. 
Fine  specimen. 

252  Schlichtegroll,  Adolf  Heinrich  Friedrich  von.  German 
poet,  historian  and  philologist.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pages. 
Munchen,  Ma}^  4,  1812. 

253  Schrader,  Julius.  Distinguished  German  painter.  A.  L. 
S.  8vo.  March  18,  1853. 

254  Sherman,  William  Tecumseh.  The  great  general.  A. 
L.  S.  4to.  Head  Quarters  5th  Division.  Memphis,  Aug. 
29,  1862.  Splendid  military  letter,  on  the  subject  of  the 
regulation  of  trade,  and  advocating  the  adoption  of  a 
clearly  defined  policy  in  all  matters  of  commerce  as  well 
as  war. 

255  Shippen,  Edward.  Chief  Justice  of  the  Supreme  Court 
of  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pages.  Phila.,  Sept.  17, 
1761.  To  his  father,  at  Lancaster.  Very  fine. 

256  Sigourney,  Lydia  Huntley.  Popular  poet.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
June  6,  1835.  With  an  autograph  poem,  signed  with  her 
initials,  of  three  verses  of  eight  lines  each,  entitled  “Pa¬ 
rental  Hope.” 

257  Simms,  William  Gilmore.  Poet  and  voluminous  novel¬ 
ist.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Midway,  Nov.  22.  To  E.  L.  Carey,  in 
relation  to  the  publication  of  one  of  his  novels. 

258  Smith,  James.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independ¬ 
ence.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pages.  York,  March  18,  1778.  Also 
signed  by  Abraham  Clark  and  John  Henry.  Letter  of  a 
Committee  of  the  Continental  Congress  to  the  President 
of  Pa.,  relative  to  the  prisoners  sent  from  the  State  of  Pa. 
to  Virginia.  Fine  specimen. 

“The  case  of  the  Hon.  John  Penn  and  Benj.  Chew,  Esq.,  occa¬ 
sions  the  Subscribers  to  trouble  your  Excellency  herewith,  they  having 


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been  appointed  by  Congress  a  Committee  *  *  *  to  bring  in  a  report 
on  that  subject.  Those  gentlemen  as  Crown  Officers,  and  holding 
commissions  under  the  authority  of  the  King  of  Great  Britain,  prior 
to  the  declaration  of  Independency,  and  yet  taking  no  active  parts 
against  us,  that  we  know  of,  since  that  period,  renders  their  situation 
very  peculiar.  In  the  first  point  of  view  they  seem,  under  their  pres¬ 
ent  restraint,  prisoners  of  the  United  States.  What  is  to  be  done 
with  them,  consistent  with  justice  and  the  public  safety,  is  a  question 
of  much  importance.  If  enlarged  and  permitted  to  go  into  Philadel¬ 
phia,  what  mischief  may  our  Enemies  do  under  a  colour  of  their 
authority,  even  without  their  consent.  If  permitted  to  go  at  large 
into  those  parts  of  Pennsylvania  in  possession  of  the  Wliigs,  as  they 
are  intermixed  with  Tories  very  mischievous  consequences  may  arise. 
If  confined  in  Pennsylvania  for  refusing  a  Test,  it  may  occasion 
discontent  and  caballing,”  etc. 

259  Smith,  Jonathan  Bayard.  Signer  of  the  Articles  of 

Confederation.  M.  O.  C.  2  A.  D.  S.  4to,  1786.  Also 

signed  by  Benj.  Rush,  signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Inde¬ 
pendence .  2  pieces. 

260  Smith,  Solomon  Franklin.  Actor  and  manager.  Dis¬ 
tinguished  comedian.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  St.  Louis,  Nov.  23, 
1858. 

261  Smith,  William.  Colonial  Chief  Justice  of  New  York 
and  the  historian  of  that  Colony.  Loyalist.  L.  S.  4to,  2 
pages.  New  York,  May  22,  1772.  Fine  letter  to  Sir  Wil¬ 
liam  Johnson,  relative  to  the  landed  interests  of  Lady 
Moore,  the  widow  of  Governor  Sir  Henry  Moore. 

262  Souvestre,  Emile.  Distinguished  French  author  and 
journalist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  May  20,  1838. 

263  Specht,  J.  W.  Hessian  Brig.-Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages.  Staunton,  March  8,  1780. 
Signed  as  Brig.-Gen.  Very  fine  and  rare. 

“With  a  great  deal  of  pleasure  I  have  heard  that  the  command 
of  the  troops  of  Convention,  which  was  in  Col.  Bland’s  hands  and 
vacant  since  several  months,  is  devolved  upon  you.  The  Troops  have 
wished  for  your  arrival  long  ago,  convinced  that  in  all  just  demands 
you  will  give  them  all  relief  that  lies  in  your  power.  I  therefore 
recommend  them  to  your  best  protection,  and  assure  you  that  Brig¬ 
adier  General  Hamilton,  as  well  as  I,  will  take  a  particular  care  that 
all  orders  which  you  may  think  proper  to  give  them  shall  be 
punctually  executed  and  that  it  will  be  a  real  pleasure  for  us  to  give 
you  proofs  of  our  personal  esteem,”  etc. 

264  Sternberg,  Alexander,  Baron  von.  Celebrated  German 
novelist.  A.  L.  8vo.  Berlin,  April  15,  1843. 


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2'65  Stockton,  Frank  R.  Noted  novelist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  New 
York,  March  i,  1889 

266  Stoddard,  Richard  H.  Poet.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  New  York, 
Sept.  22,  1851.  To  James  T.  Fields,  directing  some  altera¬ 
tions  in  the  “Hymn  to  Flora.” 

“My  heart  is  damned  heavy  this  morning,  so  I  won’t 
write  any  more  except  to  wish  you  health  and  happiness.” 

267  Talleyrand,  Charles  Maurice  de — Prince  of  Benevento. 
Celebrated  French  statesman,  diplomatist,  and  wit.  A.  L. 

5.  4to.  Phila.,  Jan.  24,  1795.  A  beautiful  letter,  signed 
with  his  full  signature. 

268  Taney,  Roger  B.  Chief  Justice  of  the  Supreme  Court 
of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  April  6,  1850. 

Fine. 

269  Taylor,  Bayard.  Noted  poet.  A.  D.  S.  4to,  2  pages. 
Frankfort,  Germany,  Dec.  20,  1844.  An  original  poem  of 
9  verses  of  8  lines  each,  entitled  “The  Highland  Chief¬ 
tain”;  with  the  rare  early  signature — J.  B.  Taylor — at  the 
head  of  the  first  page.  We  quote  one  verse. 

“The  memories  of  my  hero-sires ! 

They  thrilled  my  soul  again. 

As  when,  beside  their  mountain-fires. 

My  clansmen  sung  their  strain : 

How  Bruce  in  the  mountain-cavern  lay 
Till  the  shouts  of  the  foeman  died. 

And  Douglas  rode  to  the  border-fray 
From  the  Teviot’s  silver  tide!” 

270  Telfair,  Edward.  Signer  of  the  Articles  of  Confedera¬ 
tion.  M.  O.  C.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  3  pages.  Augusta,  April 

6,  1785.  Business  letter  to  Joseph  Clay. 

271  Thomas,  George.  Colonial  Governor  of  Pa.  D.  S.  folio. 
Nov.  I,  1745.  Very  fine. 

272  Thomas,  George  H.  One  of  the  greatest  generals  of  the 
Civil  War.  L.  S.  4to.  Head  Quarters  Department  of  the 
Cumberland.  Eastport,  Miss.,  Jan.  17,  1865.  Fine  war 
letter,  requesting  that  the  troops  now  commanded  by 
Maj.-Gen.  A.  J.  Smith  be  organized  as  the  Sixteenth  Army 
Corps  under  that  general  as  commander,  and  speaking  of 
Smith’s  unquestionable  ability  for  such  a  command. 


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273  Thompson,  William.  T>n^  Cj cii .  m  y 

War.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pages.  Prospect  Hill,  Dec.  19,  1775. 
Extremely  interesting  historical  letter. 

“You  have  heard  of  our  fortifying  Cobble  Hill,  and,  what  is 
very  surprising,  without  a  cannon  from  the  Enemy.  A  work  is  also 
begun  on  Letchmore’s  Point  (the  place  where  I  had  the  skirmish 
with  General  Clinton)  which  is  much  nearer  to  Boston  than  any 
work  we  have  yet  erected.  What  the  Generals  have  determined  on 
when  it  is  finished,  I  know  not ;  but  it  will  certainly  be  in  our  power 
to  destroy  the  Town,  which  in  my  opinion  should  be  done,  with  the 
Red  Coats  there  contained,  before  a  reinforcement  arrives;  which 
in  all  probability  would  put  an  end  to  our  unhappy  dispute.  I  be¬ 
lieve  by  throwing  Bombs  from  the  large  Mortar  the  city  can  be 
destroyed  without  the  loss  of  many  men;  but  certain  I  am  if  ice 
makes  on  Charles  River  fit  to  carry  us  we  should  pay  Boston  a  visit 
let  it  cost  what  it  would,  as  the  way  to  save  both  Men  and  Money 
is  to  cut  off  that  Garrison,  which  would  undoubtedly  put  an  end  to 
the  war.  *  *  *  p.  S. — The  Enemy  begin  to  fire  on  our  people  at 
Letchmore’s  Point  and  to  throw  Bombs  from  a  new  Bomb  battery  in 
Boston.  They  are  also  erecting  a  Bomb  battery  on  Bunker’s  Hill,  so 
that  we  expect  warm  work  of  it  to-morrow.  As  General  How  is 
fond  of  Night-Walking,  it  is  likely  he  may  pay  us  a  visit  before 
morning.  God  send  he  may,  as  it  will  make  short  work  of  it,  and 
T  am  almost  certain  we  shall  give  a  good  account  of  him  and  his 
party,  if  we  catch  them  outside  of  their  works.  One  of  our  people 
mortally  wounded.  The  night  very  dark,  and  we  have  a  great  num¬ 
ber  of  men  at  work,  so  that  by  morning  we  shall  be  strongly  forti¬ 
fied.  *  *  *  My  Regiment  in  high  spirits,  and  be  assured  if  we  come  to 
action  they  will  do  no  dishonor  to  the  country  that  sent  them.’’ 

274  Thomson,  Charles.  The  perpetual  Secretary  of  the  Con¬ 
tinental  Congress.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  In  Congress,  July 

II,  1775- 

Certifying  “that  the  Delegates  from  Pennsylvania  have 
lilterty  to  treat  with  and  employ  50  Hussars  who  have 
been  in  actual  service,  and  send  them  forward  to  join  the 
troops  before  Boston  under  General  Washington.” 

275  Thoreau,  Henry  D.  Celebrated  naturalist,  poet  and 
prose-writer.  Autograph  document,  2  pages  4to.  An  orig¬ 
inal  manuscript  of  this  gifted  writer.  Rare. 

276  Tiraboschi,  Girolamo.  Learned  Italian  Jesuit  and  au¬ 
thor.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  July  i,  1788. 

277  Todd,  Thomas.  Judge  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  the 
U.  S.  L.  S.  4to.  Frankfort,  May *26,  1808.  Scarce. 


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278  Torrey,  John.  Eminent  botanist.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  3  pages. 
New  York,  July  2,  1819.  Interesting  scientific  and  per¬ 
sonal  letter  to  Amos  Eaton. 

279  Troup,  Robert.  Lieut.-Col..  and  Aide  to  Gen.  Gates  in 
the  Revolutionary  War.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pages.  Albany, 
Jan.  29,  1807. 

“The  Lewisites  aided  by  the  mischiefmaking  Federalists  carry 
all  before  them  in  the  House  of  Assembly.  They  have  turned  out 
the  Clintonian  Speaker  and  Clerk,  and  ‘put  Lewisites  in  their  places. 
*  *  *  The  Clintonians  are  in  great  dismay.  In  a  few  days  the 
Guillotine  made  and  used  during  the  Robesperean  reign  of  Clinton 
and  Spencer  will  again  be  put  in  operation.  The  Federalists  acted 
unanimously  and  without  any  stipulation  or  bargain  whatever.” 

280  Trumbull,  John.  Eminent  painter.  Aide  to  Gen.  Wash¬ 
ington  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  To  the 
President  of  the  Neve  York  State  Society  of  the  Cincin¬ 
nati.  Advising  that  it  is  the  duty  of  the  Society  to  purge 
themselves  and  all  their  members  from  a  foul  imputation 
thrown  upon  one  of  the  honorary  members.  Signed  as 
“One  of  the  early  members  of  the  Society  of  the  Cincin¬ 
nati,  and  Colonel  and  Adjutant  General  of  the  Northern 
Department  in  the  year  1776.” 

281  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pages.  London,  April  7,  1799. 
A  letter  of  great  interest,  and  a  beautiful  specimen.  He 
speaks  of  the  political  situation  in  the  U.  S.,  affairs  in 
France  under  the  Directory,  Nelson’s  victory,  Napoleon’s 
present  campaign;  and  says  “Should  this  campaign  ter¬ 
minate,  as  I  fear  it  will,  favorably  to  the  French,  then 
comes  our  hour  of  danger.” 

282  Turreau,  Louis  Marie,  Baron.  French  general.  Com¬ 
manded  the  army  which  defeated  the  Venreans  in  1793. 
Minister  to  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Baltimore,  July  31, 
1806. 

283  Tyler,  John.  President  of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2 
pages.  April  2,  1843.  To  Mr.  Spencer;  written  during 
his  Presidency. 

284  Tyler,  Royall.  Poet  and  wit.  One  of  the  earliest  Ameri¬ 
can  dramatists.  A.  D.  S.  folio,  2  pages.  Feb.  2,  1809. 
Rare. 

285  Van  Buren,  Martin.  President  of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  New  York,  April  2,  1850. 


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286  Van  Rensselear,  Philip.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Mayor  of  .Vlbany.  .\.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pa<^es.  A11)any, 
Aug.  12,  1779. 

287  Van  Schaick,  Cozen.  Colonel  of  the  2nd,  and  the  ist, 
N.  Y.  regiments  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  Brevet  Brig.- 
Cen.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pages.  Fort  Schuyler,  A])ril  24,  1779. 
To  Brig.-Gen.  Clinton.  A  valuable  historical  letter,  giving 
a  report  of  the  Onondago  expedition. 

“I  should  not  do  justice  to  the  officers  and  soldiers  I  have  had 
the  honor  to  command  on  this  expedition  if  I  did  not  in  the  fullest 
terms  assure  you  that  they  all  behaved  with  a  truly  determined  spirit 
on  this  occasion,  and  went  through  the  severity  of  a  laborious  march 
with  the  greatest  cheerfulness,  paying  particular  attention  to  their 
respective  duties,  and  am  under  peculiar  obligation  to  Lieut. -Col. 
Willett  and  Major  Cochran  for  the  assistance  I  have  received  from 
them.  The  prisoners  will  be  sent  to  Albany  as  soon  as  the  boats 
are  got  over  and  the  troops  are  refreshed.” 

288  Varick,  Richard.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Aide  to  Gen.  \Vashington.  A.  D.  S.  folio,  2  pages.  June 
23,  1788. 

289  Vigny,  Alfred  Victor,  Comte  de.  Eminent  French  nov¬ 
elist  and  writer.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Scarce. 

290  Wachler,  Johann  Friedrich  Ludwig.  German  historian. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Oct.  6,  1829. 

291  Wachsmuth,  Ernest  Wilhelm  Gottlieb.  German  his¬ 
torian.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Leipzig,  March  5,  1827. 

292  Walch,  Christian  Wilhelm  Franz.  German  ecclesiasti¬ 
cal  historian,  and  writer  on  ancient  literature.  A.  L.  S. 
folio.  .  Sept.  30,  1772. 

293  Walton,  George.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Inde¬ 
pendence.  D.  S.  4to.  Sept.  19,  1783. 

294  Warren,  John.  Eminent  surgeon.  Brother  of  Gen.  Jo¬ 
seph  Warren.  Served  as  surgeon  throughout  the  Revolu¬ 
tionary  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pages.  Boston,  Jan.  26,  1792. 
Fine  letter  to  Mr.  John  Templeman.  Rare. 

295  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  U.  S.  Com¬ 
mander-in-chief  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  Autograph 
document,  2  pages,  folio.  A  fine  military  paper,  entirely 
in  his  handwriting. 


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296  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  8vo.  Mount  Vernon,  Oct.  9,  1797, 
A  cheque  on  the  bank  of  Alexandria.  Slightly  defective. 

297  Waugh,  Beverly.  Methodist  Episcopal  bishop.  A.  L. 
S.  4to,  3  pages.  Potosi,  Mo.,  Oct.  15,  1840. 

298  Wayne,  Anthony.  Brigadier-General  in  the  Revolu¬ 
tionary  War.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pages.  Mount  Joy,  Dec. 
28,  1777.  Splendid  military  letter  to  President  Wharton. 

“While  other  States  are  exerting  every  power,  under  a  Resolve 
of  Congress,  to  provide  for  their  own  Troops  only,  you  are  following 
the  generous  course  of  providing  for  the  whole.  This,  Sir,  is  being- 
generous  out  of  time.  It’s  an  old  adage  that  a  man  ought  to  be  just 
before  he  can  be  permitted  to  be  Generous.  The  case  applies  in  full 
force  here.  Supply  the  immediate  wants  of  your  own  Troops  first, 
and  then  give  scope  to  your  generosity.  *  *  *  Judge  then  how  far 
inadequate  our  proportion  must  be  to  our  wants;  whilst  the  Troops 
from  the  other  States  have  an  equal  dividend  in  addition  to  their 
other  supplies.  At  this  inclement  season  one  third  of  our  Troops 
are  totally  destitute  of  either  shoes,  stockings,  shirts  or  blankets;  so 
that,  unless  they  receive  an  immediate  supply  of  these  necessary 
articles,  Sickness,  Death  and  Desertion  will  be  the  inevitable  conse¬ 
quence.” 

299  Wellington,  Arthur  Wellesley,  Duke  of.  Celebrated 
British  general  and  statesman.  "The  Iron  Duke.”  A.  L. 
S.  8vo,  2  pages.  (AVritten  in  the  3rd  person.)  London, 
May  10,  1843. 

300  White,  William.  First  Protestant  Episcopal  bishop  of 
Pa.  "The  Saintly  White.”  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pages.  Phila. 
Feb.  25,  1824.  Very  fine. 

“I  sympathize  with  you,  reverend  Sir,  in  your  Feelings  for  ye 
Aborigines  of  our  Continent,  and  rejoice  in  any  opening  Prospect 
of  their  Relief.  With  me  it  is  too  late  in  Life  to  expect  to  see  ye 
Issue  of  Measures  now  begun;  but  as  long  as  it  shall  please  God  to 
favor  me  with  ye  continuance  of  Health  and  of  mental  capacity,  I 
shall  not  shrink  from  ye  Small  Share  of  Trouble  which  may  be 
brought  on  me  in  my  official  character.” 

301  Wilson,  James.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independ¬ 
ence  and  of  the  Constitution  of  the  U.  S.  D.  S.  4to,  3 
pages.  March  25,  1797. 

302  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  April  24,  1795. 

303  Wolcott,  Oliver.  Secretary  of  the  treasury  in  Wash¬ 
ington’s  administration.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pages.  Trenton, 
Sept.  7,  1798.  Highly  interesting  letter  to  Jonathan  Day- 
ton,  wholly  on  public  affairs. 


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3^-  That  we  will  not  purchase  of  any  Factor  or  others  any 
kind  of  Goods  imported  from  G.  Britain  from  Jany  1769  to  Jany 
1770. 

4th.  That  we  will  not  import  on  our  own  Account  or  on  Com¬ 
missions  or  purchase  of  any  who  shall  import  from  any  other  Col¬ 
ony  in  America  from  Jany  1769  to  Jany  1770  any  Tea,  Glass,  Paper 
or  other  Goods  commonly  imported  from  Great  Britain. 

Sth.  That  we  will  not  from  &  after  the  first  of  Jany  1769,  Im¬ 
port  into  this  Province  any  Tea,  Paper,  Glass  or  Painter’s  Colours 
untill  the  Act  imposing  Duties  on  those  Articles  shall  be  repealed, 
in  witness  whereof  we  have  hereunto  sett  our  hands  this  first  Day 
of  August  1768 — ” 

The  Call  for  the  Meeting  at  Faneuil  Hall 

317  Printed  Broadside.  Notification.  The  Freeholders  and 
other  Inhabitants  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  qualified  as  the 
Law  directs,  are  hereby  notified  to  meet  at  Faneuil-Hall 
on  Alonday  the  12th  Day  of  September  Currant,  at  Nine 
o’clock,  A.  M.  then  and  there  to  take  into  consideration 
what  Measures  are  most  proper  to  be  adopted  under  the 
present  critical  aspect  of  the  Times ;  agreeable  to  a  Peti¬ 
tion  of  a  Number  of  the  Inhabitants  for  that  Purpose; 
And  to  act  upon  such  other  Matters  as  may  properly  come 
before  said  meeting.  Bv  order  of  the  Select-Men,  William 
Cooper,  Town  Clerk.  Boston,  September  10,  1768. 

Of  the  most  e.vccssk’e  rarity,  and  fresh  as  the  day  of  issue. 
This  is  really  the  call  for  a  meeting,  the  prime  factor  of  which 
zvas  to  resist,  with  force  if  necessary,  the  landing  and  quar¬ 
tering  of  troops  in  Boston,  which  zvere  being  sent  there  by 
Great  Britain  to  enforce  the  collecting  and  levying  of  taxes 
which  the  colonies  had  objected  to.  See  full  sized  facsimile. 

Account  of  the  Meeting  at  Faneuil  Hall 

318  Printed  Broadside:  At  a  meeting  of  the  Freeholders  and 
other  Inhabitants  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  legally  qualified 
and  warn’d  in  public  Town  Meeting  assembled,  at  Fan¬ 
euil-Hall,  on  Monday  the  12th  of  September,  A.  D.  1768. 
The  meeting  was  opened  with  Prayer  by  the  Reverend 
Dr.  Cooper.  The  Honorable  James  Otis,  Esq.,  was  unani¬ 
mously  chosen  IModerator.  .  .  .  Attest  William  Cooper, 
Town  Clerk.  Folio. 

'  This  Broadside  is  of  the  most  excessive  rarity.  This  meet¬ 
ing  zoas  called  for  the  purpose  of  protesting  against  Great 
Britain  quartering  soldiers  in  the  Town  of  Boston,  or  in  fact 
any  part  of  the  American  colonies  for  the  purpose  of  collect- 


Notification. 


The  Freeholders  and  other  Inhabitants  of  the  Town 
of  Bojlon,  qualified  as  the  Law  directs,  are  hereby 
Notified  to  meet  at  Faneuil~Hall  on  Monday  the  12th 
Day  of  September  Currant,  at  Nine  o’clock,  A.  M.  then 
and  there  to  take  into  Confideratlon  what  Meafures  are 
moft  proper  to  be  adopted  under  the  prefent  critical  Afpe^l 
of  the  Times  j  agreeable  to  a  Petition  of  a  Number  of  the 
Inhabitants  for  that  Purpofe  :  And  to  aft  upon  fuch  other 
Matters  as  may  properly  come  before  faid  Meeting. 

By  Order  of  the  Seiedl-Men, 

William  Cooper,  Toxvn-CJerk. 

BoJloUf  September  10,  1768. 


Facsimile  of  Lot  J17. 


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ing  taxes  unjustly  imposed  upon  them,  and  this  publication 
gi'Z’cs  an  aceouut  of  the  meeting  in  full,  of  their  address  to 
Goz’.  Bernard  requesting  upon  him  to  call  an  extra  session  of 
the  Assembly  “for  the  presen'otion  of  our  rights  and  privi¬ 
leges.''  Goz’.  Bernard's  refusal  and  reason  zvhy.  The  resolu¬ 
tions  passed  in  reference  to  the  impending  trouble,  in  tvhich 
they  made  this  extxraordinary  resoTve.  zahich  zvas  really  the 
first  attempt  at  armed  resistance  under  the  cover  of  protecting 
thcmsck'cs  against  invasion  by  the  French.  “And  forasmuch, 
as  by  a  good  and  zvholcsomc  Laze  of  the  Province,  every 
listed  Soldier  and  other  Householder  (except  Troops,  zvho 
by  Lazo  arc  otherzvise  to  be  provided)  shall  be  alzuays  pro- 
z'ided  zvith  a  zvell  fi.vcd  Firelock.  Musket.  Accoutrement  and 
Ammunition,  as  is  in  said  Lazu  particularly  mentioned,  to 
the  Satisfaction  of  the  Commission  Officers  of  the  Company : 
And  as  there  is  at  this  Time  a  prevailing  apprehension  in 
the  minds  of  many,  of  an  approaching  War  zvith  France ;  in 
order  that  the  Inhabitants  of  the  Tozvn  may  be  prepared  in 
case  of  sudden  Danger.  Voted.  That  those  of  the  said  Inhab¬ 
itants,  zvho  may  at  the  present  be  unprovided  be  and  hereby 
are  Requested  duly  to  observe  the  said  Lazv  at  this  Time.” 
A  resolution  zvas  also  adopted  at  this  meeting,  favoring  a 
Conz'ention  of  Delegates  representing  all  the  tozvns  of  the 
Proz’ince  to  meet  in  Boston  lo  days  later,  and  naming  Samuel 
Adams.  lohn  Hancock.  Thomas  Cushing  and  lames  Otis  to- 
represent  Boston  at  that  convention. 

The  Broadside  is  stained  and  slightly  torn  in  one  fold,  but 
otherzvise  clean  as  zvhen  issued :  see  facsimile. 

A  Message  to  the  King 

The  Convention  of  Delegates  from  every  Town  in  the 
Province,  September  22=28,  1768,  appoint  a  committee 
to  draft  this  important  letter. 

319  Cushing,  Thomas.  Speaker  of  the  Colonial  House  of 
Representatives  of  Massachusetts,  Member  of  the  Provin¬ 
cial  Congress  of  1774.  Received  the  Hutchinson  letters 
from  Dr.  Franklin,  L.  S.  7  pp.  4to.  Boston,  Sept.  27, 
1768.  Signed  as  Chairman.  The  letter  is  the  handwriting 
of  William  Cooper,  the  Town  Clerk  of  Boston. 

Of  the  most  zntal  Historieal  interest,  undoubtedly  the  orig¬ 
inal  letter  sent  to  Dennis  De  Berdt.  Colonial  Agent.  London, 
and  bears  the  endorsement  on  the  back.  “Thos.  Cushing, 
Chairman,  Boston,  Sept.  27.  Receiv'd  Noz'.  4.  Postage  2  4 
per  Capt.  Scott.”  The  letter  is  torn  in  the  folds,  hut  in  excel¬ 
lent  condition  otherzvise. 


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“Boston,  September  27,  1768. 

Sir  : 

'riic  Inhabitants  of  a  number  of  Towns  within  this  Province 
liaving  at  their  several  Town  Meetings  legally  called,  taken  under 
their  most  mature  consideration  the  great  &  prevailing  uneasiness 
among  the  people  of  the  province  in  general;  Arising  from  an  ap¬ 
prehension  that  their  charter  and  constitutional  rights  and  liberties 
are  infring’d  by  the  late  Acts  of  Parliament  for  the  raising  a  Reve¬ 
nue  in  America,  without  their  consent;  and  also  from  the  immediate 
prospect  of  a  standing  army  to  enforce  the  execution  of  these  acts, 
at  this  time  when  they  may  reasonably  hope  the  late  dutiful  &  loyal 
supplications  of  their  Representatives  for  a  redress  of  the  grievance 
is  under  the  consideration  of  our  gracious  Sovereign,  from  whose 
■wisdom  and  clemency  they  expect  relief :  And  being  deprived  of  the 
benefit  of  a  General  Assembly;  His  Excellency  the  Governor  having 
disolved  the  same  at  an  unusual  season  and  in  an  unusual  manner 
declaring  that  he  does  not  think  himself  at  liberty  to  call  a  new 
one,  till  he  shall  receive  further  orders  from  his  Alajesty.  The 
said  Towns  have  severally  made  choice  of  Committee  Men  to  meet 
together  to  consult  &  advise  to  such  measures  as  may  tend  to  pro¬ 
mote  the  peace  and  good  order  of  his  Majesty’s  Subjects  in  this 
Province  at  so  alarming  and  distressing  a  crisis.  'And  being  con¬ 
vened  for  the  purpose  aforesaid  at  Boston,  we  have  taken  the  earliest 
opportunity  to  assure  the  Governor  of  the  Province,  and  the  world 
in  our  petition  affix’d  to  his  Excellency  which  we  caused  immediately 
to  be  published  and  is  herewith  enclosed,  that  we  desclaim  all  pre¬ 
tensions  to  any  authorative  and  governmental  acts ;  and  you  will 
please  to  observe  by  a  copy  of  our  whole  proceedings  now  sent  to 
you,  that  we  have  strictly  adhered  to  the  express  design  of  our  Con¬ 
vention — 

We  have  taken  the  Liberty  to  write  to  you  as  a  known  friend 
of  the  Province,  and  to  beg  the  favor  of  you  to  use  your  kind  en¬ 
deavor  to  prevent  any  misrepresentations  of  our  meeting  and  pro¬ 
ceedings  which  our  Enemies  may  be  ready  to  make.  We  flatter 
ourselves  you  may  from  this  instance  be  enabled  to  afford  to  his 
]\Iajesty’s  Ministers,  and  the  good  people  of  Britain  a  fresh  token 
of  the  loyalty  of  our  respective  towns  to  his  Majesty,  their  attach¬ 
ment  to  his  government  and  love  of  peace  and  good  order. 

We  wish  and  pray  for  the  happy  time  when  a  national  atten¬ 
tion  shall  be  given  to  the  grievances  we  labor  under  and  the  true 
source  of  them,  when  such  a  period  shall  come  we  are  persuaded 
that  the  union  and  harmony  which  has  hitherto  subsisted  between 
Great  Britain  &  the  Colonies,  and  upon  which  the  wellfare  of  both 
undoubtedly  depends  will  be  confirm’d  and  established. 

The  Present  discontent  we  apprehend  originally  arose  from 
the  Nations  having  been  informed  of  the  ability  of  ye  people  here 
to  pay  considerable  duty  &  Taxes ;  whoever  made  such  a  represen¬ 
tation  surely  did  not  attend  duly  to  the  heavy  load  of  debt  lying 


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upon  the  province  incurred  chiefly  by  our  expences  in  defending  and 
enlarging  his  Majesty’s  American  Territories  in  the  last  war,  which 
was  borne  by  the  people  with  the  greatest  alacrity.  The  nation  be¬ 
ing  itself  involved  in  a  heavy  debt,  was  easily  induced  to  avail  her¬ 
self  of  the  supposed  affluence  of  the  Colonies,  and  unfortunately 
as  they  apprehend  took  such  a  measure  as  will  naturally  awaken  the 
Jealousy  of  every  free  &  sensible  people,  namely  by  passing  acts  to 
tax  them  without  their  consent. 

The  late  Stamp  Act  made  for  this  purpose  was  ordered  re¬ 
pealed,  But  other  acts  of  the  same  nature  &  tendency  tho’  perhaps 
not  so  apparently  obnoxious,  are  in  full  force  and  dayly  executing. 

The  people  in  consequence  complained  of  these  Acts  as  being 
abridgements  of  such  constitutional  rights  as  are  laid  deep  in  the 
foundation  of  nature;  but  these  complaints  have  been  represented 
as  arising  from  a  spirit  of  faction,  disloyalty  &  rebellion.  Their 
most  dutiful  and  loyal  petitions  to  his  Majesty  they  have  been  in¬ 
formed  by  the  last  advice  from  London  had  not  reach’d  the  Royal 
presence:  Nay  his  Majesty  a-s  they  are  told  has  been  assured  that 
his  Subjects  of  this  Province  have  even  attempted  to  excite  the 
same  spirit  among  his  other  Colonies,  by  a  circular  letter,  the  only 
purport  of  which  was  to  acquaint  them  of  their  having  petitioned 
for  relief  from  the  common  grievance  with  hope  of  success  from 
the  Royal  clemency  In  order  to  raise  the  Jealousy  of  the  Nation, 
the  most  trifling  incidents  have  been  wrought  up  to  the  highest 
pitch  of  aggravation  by  persons  who  still  find  means  to  gain  a  credit 
there.  We  shall  only  recur  to  the  most  recent  instances. 

On  the  i8th  March  last  being  the  anniversary  of  the  repeal  of 
the  stamp  act  and  observed  as  a  day  of  rejoicing,  a  few  disorderly 
persons  mostly  boys  assembled  in  the  evening;  paraded  some  of  the 
Streets  and  finally  repaired  to  the  house  of  John  Williams,  Esq., 
the  Inspector  General.  Whether  their  design  was  to  do  him  an 
injury  or  not,  by  his  address  and  soft  treatment  of  them  together 
with  the  interposition  of  some  of  the  neighbouring  householders, 
they  soon  retired  and  disperced,  without  doing  any  mischief  at  all. 
His  Majesty’s  Council  in  their  answer  to  the  Governor  which  is 
enclosed  have  declared  this  to  be  too  inconsiderable  to  make  it  a 
subject  of  representation,  and  that  it  could  not  have  been  made  the 
subject  of  so  injurious  a  one  but  by  persons  disposed  to  bring  misery 
and  distress  upon  the  Town  and  Province,  and  their  declaration 
it  is  said  has  given  great  offence  to  the  Governor. 

There  was  indeed  on  the  lo  of  June  following  something  that 
had  rather  more  of  the  appearance  of  riot,  but  it  was  only  of  a  few 
hours  existence  &  with  very  little  mischief.  But  as  we  are  informed 
that  the  town  of  Boston  have  already  given  you  a  full  account  of 
this  affair  supported  by  affidavits,  we  shall  not  give  you  the  further 
trouble  of  reciting  it  but  refer  you  to  their  letter.  It  is  however 
to  be  observed  that  if  the  Inhabitants  of  that  Town  had  been  dis¬ 
posed  to  give  the  least  countenance  to  the  riot,  so  exasperated  were 


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the  people  at  the  extraordinary  &  iiniisiial  exertion  of  the  Naval 
power  wlicn  there  could  he  no  apprehension  that  the  King’s  Officers 
wonld  he  in  the  least  measure  molested  in  the  dne  excention  of 
lawful  power  as  well  as  at  the  haughty  behavior  of  the  Commis¬ 
sioners  of  the  Customs,  that  the  least  countenance  would  have  l)een 
sunicient  to  have  led  them  on  to  extremity,  but  they  soothed  them  and 
the  people  soon  dispers’d  after  having  broke  a  few  i)anes  of  Glass 
not  to  the  value  of  five  pounds.  We  cannot  help  taking  notice  here 
of  a  notorious  instance  of  the  inveterate  temper  of  our  enemies, 
in  a  rei)resentation  made  of  this  riotous  assembly  having  burnt  a 
beautiful  Ibirge  l)elonging  to  the  Collector  of  the  Custom  before 
Mr.  Hancock’s  door.  As  this  worthy  Gentleman  sustains  a  public 
character,  and  is  one  of  the  principal  Inhabitants  in  the  Province,  it 
is  apparent  that  the  malice  of  the  writer  of  tb.at  letter  was  not 
confined  to  a  single  Gentleman,  but  extended  to  the  public.  The 
truth  is  the  Barge  was  burnt  on  a  Common  surrounded  with  Gen¬ 
tleman’s  Scats,  and  the  scene  was  not  more  before  Mr.  Hancock’s 
door,  than  that  of  divers  othe^  Gentlemen  in  the  neighbourhood, 
the  mean  insinuation  that  it  was  done  under  the  influence  of  Mr. 
Plancock  is  so  far  from  the  least  shadow  of  truth,  that  it  is  notor¬ 
ious  here  that  the  tumult  was  finally  dispers'd  principally  by  his 
exertions;  animated  by  his  known  regard  to  peace  and  good  order. 
His  Majesty’s  Council  afterwards  gave  a  just  account  of  the  occa¬ 
sion  of  this  riot  &  repeatedly  desired  that  the  Governor  would  order 
the  same  to  be  made  public  but  without  success.  Care  was  taken 
however  by  those  who  to  speak  in  the  softer  terms  arc  unfriendly 
to  us,  to  transmit  this  affair  to  the  Nation  in  as  aggravated  a  light 
as  to  increase  to  a  high  degree,  and  we  cannot  indeed  wonder  that 
when  such  false  representations  are  made  by  persons  as  we  have 
reason  to  believe  of  rank  &  figure  here  our  Mother  Country  should 
for  a  while  give  credit  to  them,  &  under  an  apprehension  of  general 
insurrection  should  send  a  military  force  to  subdue  a  People  if  we 
may  be  allowed  to  say  it.  At  least  as  orderly  &  well  affected,  as 
sensible  of  their  Just  rights  and  yet  as  patient  under  oppression  till 
they  can  be  constitutionally  relieved  as  any  in  his  Majesty’s  Empire — 
Nothing  we  apprehend  is  wanting  to  restore  a  much  desired 
harmony  but  for  his  Majesty  Subjects  on  both  sides  the  Atlantick 
fully  to  explain  themselves  to  each  other  whieh  is  not  likely  to  be 
done  thro’  the  medium  of  interested  &  designing  men.  Such  men 
would  not  scruple  to  raise  their  fortunes  though  at  the  ruin  of  the 
Empire — Could  such  men  be  removed,  the  Nation’s  attention  to  the 
calm  voice  of  reason  which  we  humbly  apprehend  has  been  uttered 
by  the  Colonies,  would  soon  view  the  disposition  of  the  Colonies, 
we  may  at  least  be  allowed  to  say  that  of  this  Province,  in  its  Just 
rights  and  be  convinced  that  it  is  their  strongest  inclination  as  well 
as  in  their  power  to  add  strength  &  riches  to  the  Mother  State,  and 
administer  to  the  splendor  of  the  British  Crown. 


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Thus  we  have  given  you  a  full  account  of  the  occasion  nature 
&  design  of  our  convening  which  is  by  no  means  to  assume  to  our¬ 
selves  any  authority  of  Government,  but  only  as  a  number  of  private 
fellow  Subjects  met  together  to  consult  &  advise  the  most  effectual 
measures  to  promote  the  peace  and  good  order  of  his  Majesty’s  Sub¬ 
jects  at  this  very  difficult  &  distressing  time.  We  herewith  enclose 
to  you  an  humble  dutiful  &  loyal  petition  to  our  most  gracious 
Sovereign,  which  we  beg  the  favor  of  you  to  present  to  his  Majesty 
in  person  as  speedily  as  possible,  we  rest  in  strict  truth  and  with 
great  respect  &c. 

At  the  desire  &  in  behalf  of  the  Committee, 

THOMAS  CUSHING,  Chairman. 

This  highly  important  FIistoeical  paper  written  by  Wm. 
Cooper,  Town  Clerk,  and  signed  by  Thos.  Cushing  “At  the  desire 
and  in  behalf  of  the  Committee”  contains  practically  all  that  is 
extant  on  that  subject,  as  dilligent  and  careful  search  fails  to 

REVEAL  any  COPIES  OF  THE  SAME  EITHER  IN  PRINT  OR  MANUSCRIPT. 

Early  in  1768  Gov.  Bernard  dissolved  the  legally  elected  Assem¬ 
bly  OF  the  Province,  and  the  Convention  referred  to  in  this 
letter,  met  for  the  purpose  of  calling  the  attentiqn  of  King  George 
THE  Third  personally  to  the  true  state  of  affairs  in  the  Colo¬ 
nies.  Tfie  Governor  refused  to  reconvene  the  Assembly  under  the 
flimsy  pretense  of  not  having  tfie  power  without  the  consent 
of  the  King.  In  reference  to  this  Convention,  Bradford,  in  his 
History  of  Boston  Vol.  3  p.  24  says  “On  the  12th  of  Septem¬ 
ber,  a  meeting  of  the  toivn  zcas  called.”  “Proposed  a  conven¬ 
tion  of  delegates  from  the  several  tozvns  to  meet  in  Boston  in 
10  days.”  “On  Sep.  22nd  Delegates  from  more  than  one  hundred 
Tozens  assembled.  .  .  Remained  in  session  four  days.  (Winsor  Vol. 
3  p.  25  says  6  days).  .  .  The  Governor  was  petitioned  to  call  an 
Assembly.  .  .  He  refused  to  receive  the  petition.  A  Report  zvas 
prepared  and  published  in  zvhich  they  disclaimed  all  legislative  and 
governmental  Authority  and  as  it  was  reported  the  petition  of  the 
late  Assembly  had  not  been  presented  to  the  King.  We  hoped  their 
complaint  zvoiild  reach  the  ears  of  their  Gracious  Sovereign.”  p. 
167.  This  meeting  was  represented  to  Genl.  Gage  as  designed  for 
purposes  of  conspiracy.  .  .  Troops  were  then  ordered  into  the  Tozvn.” 
page  174.  “The  petition  zvas  also  offered  in  the  House  of  Commons 
.  .  when  it  was  knozvn  that  the  body  had  mo  legal  existence  .  .  the 
petition  was  not  allozved  to  be  referred.”  Winsor  in  his  Memorial 
History  of  Boston  Vol.  3  p.  25  says  ‘The  convention  met  on  Sept. 
22nd  and  zvas  composed  of  Representatives  of  nearly  every  Settlement 
in  the  Province. . .  The  same  Officers  were  chosen  for  Chairman  and 
Clerk  that  filled  those  positions  in  the  late  Assembly.  .  .  The  gover¬ 
nor  was  petitioned  to  “cause  an  Assembly  to  be  immediately  con¬ 
vened.  .  .  He  refused  to  receive  the  petitio'n  and  denounced  the  Con¬ 
vention  as  Illegal,  advising  the  members  to  separate  at  once  or  they 


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would  repent  their  rashness.  The  Convention  remained  in  session 
six  days.  .  .  A  Respectful  petition  to  the  King  was  prepared,  in 
which  they  wholly  disclaimed  the  charge  of  a  rebellious  spirit  .  .  when 
the  proceedings  of  the  convention  were  submitted  to  the  Attorney 
General  and  to  the  Solicitor  General  in  England  to  ascertain  if  they 
were  treasonable,  both  declared  that  they  were  not.  ..  Look  into  the 
papers,  said  De  Grey  and  see  how  these  Americans  are  versed  in 
the  Crown  Laiu.  I  doubt  whether  they  have  been  guilty  of  an 
overt  act  of  treason,  but  I  am  sure  they  have  come  within  a  hair’s 
breadth  of  it.” 

Note — A  Search  of  the  files  of  the  Massachusetts  Gazette, 
News-Letters,  and  Post  Boy  of  Sept.  8th,  12th,  15th,  19th,  22nd,  26th, 
29th,  Oct.  3rd,  6th,  1768,  being  every  number  issued  during  these  five 
weeks  failed  to  reveal  any  Report  whatsoever  of  the  proceedings 
of  this  important  convention  and  as  is  was  unofficial  and  not  a  con¬ 
tinuous  organization,  records  of  the  proceedings  have  not  been  pre¬ 
served. 


The  Suppressed  Letter  to  Dennis  De  Berdt,  the 
Agent  for  the  Colony  in  Great  Britain, 
Signed  by  John  Hancock  and  others 

320  Hancock,  John.  L.  S.  7  pp.,  4to.  Boston,  November 
I2th,  1768,  to  Dennis  Deberdt.  Signed  also  by  Joshua 
Henshaw,  Joseph  Jackson,  John  Ruddock,  John  Rowe, 
Sami.  Pendleton  and  Henderson  Inches. 

This  Highly  important  Historical  Letter  is  endorsed 
on  the  back.  Select  Men  of  Boston.  Received  Deer.  27th. 
Answered  Pack’t  Jany.  2.  It  is  torn  in  the  folds  and  the 
Signature  of  Henderson  Inches  is  damaged. 

“Boston,  November  12th.,  1768. 

Sir  : 

The  present  deplorable  condition  of  this  Town,  especially  since 
the  arrival  of  his  Majesty’s  troops,  is  the  occasion  of  our  troubling 
you  with  this  letter;  and  altho’  we  have  no  pretensions  as  selectmen 
of  the  town,  to  address  you  in  your  public  character  as  Agent  for 
this  province,  yet  we  flatter  ourselves  that  you  will  excuse  the  free¬ 
dom  we  take  in  applying  to  you  as  a  true  friend  to  Britain  &  the 
Colonies,  when  we  apprehend  the  interest  and  welfare  of  both  re¬ 
quires  it:  No  honest  man  can  be  indifferent  when  public  measures 
appear  to  be  taken  destructive  of  the  common  cause  of  their  Coun¬ 
try,  such  is  the  apprehension  of  all  judicious  &  sober  men  here. 


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whose  idea  of  this  country  is  not  local  but  extended  to  the  whole 
British  Empire. 

Indeed  Sir,  the  Town  of  Boston  have  as  just  a  sense  of  their 
duty  and  are  as  warmly  attached  to  their  Sovereign,  as  any  of  his 
subjects  either  in  Europe  or  America;  must  it  not  then  give  pain 
to  them  to  be  treated  in  such  a  manner  as  evidently  proves  them  to 
be  suspected,  not  barely  of  being  disorderly  &  tumultuous,  but  even 
rebellious !  this  must  be  the  sentiment  which  Administration  enter¬ 
tains  of  us;  otherwise  whence  is  it  that  we  are  unfortunately  changed 
from  a  free  City  to  an  almost  garrison  state?  Time  we  doubt  not 
will  alter  this  sentiment ;  but  it  is  much  to  be  feared  will  not  effect 
it  till  by  discouragements  and  hardships  we  shall  be  render’d  use¬ 
less  to  our  mother  country,  if  not  totally  ruin’d. 

The  Continent  of  America  has  loudly  complain’d  of  the  late  reve¬ 
nue  acts,  their  true  sentiments  have  been  so  explicitly  declared  that 
the  nation  cannot  be  ignorant  of  them,  if  we  have  reason’d  falsly 
upon  the  subject,  should  we  not  be  convinced  by  sound  reason — mili¬ 
tary  power  may  indeed  reduce  us  to  a  slavish  subjection,  but  such 
sort  of  argument  was  never  calculated  to  enlighten  the  under¬ 
standing,  and  induce  a  willing  obedience ;  When  we  thus  speak 
the  language  of  truth  and  nature,  our  enemies  misconstrue  it  into 
a  secret  intention  to  throw  off  a  constitutional  dependence  on  the 
authority  of  Great  Britain,  but  we  appeal  to  every  public  declara¬ 
tion  of  this  town;  if  any  principles  are  to  be  found  in  those  declara¬ 
tions,  which  are  not  founded  in,  or  fairly  deduced  from  the  British 
constitution,  the  common  right  of  all  British  subjects,  we  are  ready 
to  retract  the  error — But  our  enemies  have  a  more  secret  way  of 
attacking  us,  &  ungenerously  stab  us  in  the  dark ;  and  some  of  them 
having  a  credit  with  the  great  at  home,  by  reason  of  their  stations 
here,  have  not  scrupled  by  private  informations  falsely  to  charge 
Individuals  with  criminal  speach  or  behavior,  and  have  even  made  use 
of  anonimous  publications  in  the  news  papers  and  represented  them 
as  specimens  of  the  disposition  of  the  whole;  In  short  we  are  re¬ 
duced  to  a  situation  much  like  that  of  Rome  in  its  time  of  degeneracy, 
when  street  conversation  was  picked  up  by  persons  as  public  pimps 
to  form  the  measures  of  public  administration. 

The  cause  of  America  we  are  sensible  is  extremely  unpopular 
in  Britain,  this  is  our  misfortune;  for  the  nation  is  by  this  means  dis¬ 
posed  more  readily  to  harken  to  reports  to  our  prejudice  and  in¬ 
deed  to  pour  upon  us  her  legions  to  secure  our  fidelity,  rather  than 
any  longer  to  depend  upon  a  more  Solid  bottom,  and  which  after 
all  is  the  only  security  worth  her  dependance  an  English  affection; 
as  an  evidence  of  this  we  need  only  recur  to  the  inclosed  declara¬ 
tion  of  his  Majesty’s  Council  of  this  Province  wherein  you  will 
observe  that  the  reason  assigned  for  ordering  two  regiments  from 
Hallifax  to  this  place  was  a  riot  said  to  have  happen’d  on  the  i8th 
of  March  last,  and  those  from  Ireland  were  ordered  in  consequence 


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of  another  riot  on  the  loth  of  June  last,  the  former  of  whicli  in  the 
opinion  of  the  Council  and  indeed  of  ours,  was  too  inconsiderable 
to  be  made  the  subject  of  representation  and  that  it  could  not  have 
been  made  the  subject  of  so  injurious  a  one,  but  by  persons  dis¬ 
posed  to  bring  misery  and  distress  upon  the  Town  and  Province; 
with  respect  to  the  other  the  council  observes  that  it  seems  to  have 
sprung  wholly  from  those  who  complain’d  of  it,  and  that  it  seems 
probable  an  uproar  was  hoped  for  and  intended  to  be  raised  by  the 
manner  of  proceeding  in  making  the  seizure  of  the  Sloop  Liberty, 
and  Council  further  declare  unanimously  that  the  civil  power  does 
not  need  the  support  of  troops,  and  that  it  is  not  for  his  Majesty’s 
Service  nor  the  peace  of  the  province  that  any  troops  should  be 
required.  This  Sir  is  the  opinion  of  gentlemen  who  are  sworn  to 
give  faithful  advice  &  whose  Integrity  and  Judgment  the  governor 
must  be  supposed  to  rely  upon.  Since  he  expresly  approved  of  them 
as  fit  for  their  important  trust. 

But  however  unnecessary  the  ordering  of  troops  here  in  reality 
was,  means  have  been  found  to  make  it  appear  to  administration  to 
be  necessary. — 

The  introduction  of  troops  among  a  people  conscious  of  their 
unrival’d  loyalty,  and  love  of  order  who  have  never  intcrupted  the 
opperation  of  the  revenue  acts,  nor  given  the  least  occasion  for  the 
commissioners  of  the  customs  to  apprehend  any  danger  to  them¬ 
selves  or  their  officers,  must  be  in  the  highest  degree  disgustful; 
yet  unwelcome  as  they  are  in  the  disagreeable  light  of  a  military 
government,  the  utmost  decorum  has  been  observed  on  the  part  of 
the  inhabitants,  we  wish  we  could  say  this  of  the  troops,  the  warlike 
parade  of  the  Ships  of  war  which  encircle  the  town,  the  hostile 
appearance  of  the  troops  in  landing,  their  quartering  themselves  in 
the  body  of  the  town  instead  of  the  barracks,  provided  for  them, 
in  open  defiance  of  an  act  of  parliament,  and  the  behavior  of  too 
many  of  them  particularly  that  of  captain  Willson  of  which  you 
have  affidavits  inclosed ;  in  short  the  full  possession  they  have  taken 
of  the  town,  breaking  up  ground  and  erecting  a  building  upon  the 
property  of  the  town  against  the  remonstrance  of  the  owner,  would 
give  a  stranger  an  idea  of  us  not  as  the  free  and  loyal  subjects 
of  the  best  of  Kings,  but  as  conquered  by  a  foreign  power — their 
whole  proceedings  and  the  circumstances  relating  thereto  appear  to 
have  been  truly  narrated  by  an  unknown  hand  in  a  New  York  paper, 
which  we  herewith  send  you  for  your  perusal. — 

With  regard  to  the  quartering  those  troops  in  the  body  of  the 
town,  and  not  in  the  barracks  provided  for  them  at  the  Castle  we 
think  it  necessary  particularly  to  explain  it  to  you  that  the  act  of 
parliament  entitled  an  act  for  preventing  mutiny  and  desertion,  in 
that  part  of  it  which  relates  to  the  quartering  of  troops  in  America ; 
seems  to  intend  the  doing  it  with  all  possible  convenience  to  his 
IMajesty’s  subjects  in  civil  communities — accordingly  the  Military 


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officer  is  altogether  restrain’d  from  quartering  himself  and  his  Sol¬ 
diers,  this  being  to  be  done  by  the  civil  officer  according  to  the 
direction  of  the  act,  if  any  colony  inclines  to  be  at  the  expense  of 
providing  barracks,  here  the  troops  are  to  be  quartered,  and  in  no 
case  in  any  other  place  till  they  are  full,  after  which  they  are  to  be 
put  into  Inns,  livery  stables  and  uninhabited  dwelling  houses,  and 
this  by  the  civil  officers  only,  if  these  should  be  filled  further  provision 
is  then  to  be  made  by  the  governor  and  council ;  now  this  colony 
has  been  a  great  expence  in  providing  barracks  at  the  castle,  which 
is  not  at  a  distance  of  three  miles  from  the  body  of  the  town  and 
within  the  city  limits,  the  barracks  are  in  the  best  order  and  capable 
of  containing  one  thousand  men,  yet  they  have  been  absolutely  re¬ 
fused,  and  the  Officers  have  hired  houses  some  of  them  at  extravagant 
rents,  and ,  quartered  the  soldiers  therein  to  the  great  annoyance  of 
the  inhabitants ;  the  only  plea  for  their  acting  contrary  both  to  the 
letter  of  an  act  of  parliament,  as  well  as  putting  the  Crown  to  so 
extraordinary  an  expence,  is  that  the  intention  of  the  troops  would  be 
otherwise  defeated  which  is  to  aid  the  civil  majestrates  in  supressing 
riots ;  if  this  plea  is  admitted,  the  Idea  is  changed  from  marching 
TROOPS  into  a  standing  army,  thus  we  are  first  charged  as  rebellious 
&  then  punished  for  it  without  a  hearing.  If  we  are  innocent  of 
the  charge,  the  punishment  is  unjust ;  we  are  then  upon  a  footing 
of  a  leige  subjects,  and  if  the  King’s  subjects  are  secured  by  the 
Bill  of  Rights  from  the  inconveniance  of  having  a  standing  army 
posted  among  them  without  their  consent  in  parliament — have  we 
not  a  right  of  complaint  that  this  is  done  without  our  consent. 

In  short,  according  to  the  present  appearance  of  things  it  is 
much  to  be  feared  that  the  unhappy  difference  which  has  too  long 
subsisted  between  the  Mother  country  and  colonies  is  not  likely 
soon  to  subside — we  and  all  good  men  wish  for  an  accommodation 
upon  the  rooting  of  equity  and  the  principles  of  the  British  consti¬ 
tution,  if  Britain  hearkens  to  the  accounts  of  interested  men  she 
may  render  her  colonies  forever  useless  to  her — if  she  treats  them 
with  justness  and  tenderness  she  may  depend  on  their  affections,  and 
her  own  glory  and  riches  will  be  advanced  in  proportion  as  they  in¬ 
crease  in  number. — 

This  town  in  particular  can  truly  boast  of  a  loyalty  inferior 
to  none  of  his  Majesty’s  subjects,  whoever  has  otherwise  repre¬ 
sented  them,  has  greatly  affronted  and  injured  them,  yet  they  are 
now  oppressed  with  troops,  the  power  of  civil  majestrates  has  al¬ 
ready  been  opposed  as  appears  by  Mr.  Cudworths  deposition.  Citi¬ 
zens  frequently  affronted,  abused,  &  wounded,  and  even  our  town 
watch  our  only  security  in  the  night  insulted,  as  is  evident  from  the 
watchmens  depositions  inclosed,  our  servants  corrupted  &  inticed  to 
murther  their  masters,  in  short  we  are  hasting  to  all  the  calamities 
of  a  compleat  military  government,  which  in  a  city  is  worse  than 
anarchy  itself — at  present  the  town  is  patiently  hoping  for  relief,  and 
we  tntreat  you  Sir,  to  make  use  of  your  influence  that  our  un- 


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liappy  circumstances  may  be  known  to  those  who  have  it  in  tln-ir 
power  to  obtain  our  relief. 

We  remain 

with  great  respect 

Your  most  humble 


Dennis  Deberdt,  Esq. 


Servants. — 

JOSHUA  HENSHAW 
JOSEPH  JACKSON 
JOHN  RUDDOCK 
JOHN  HANCOCK 
JOHN  ROWE 
SAME.  PEMBERTON 
HENDERSON  INCHES 

Selectmen  of  Boston. 


This  is  the  suppressed  letter  from  the  seleetmen  of  Bos¬ 
ton  of  November  I2,  ij68,  to  Dennis  De  Berdt,  Esq.,  Colonial 
Agent  in  London,  it  is  in  the  handzeriting  of  William  Cooper, 
the  Boston  Tozvn  Clerk,  the  contents  of  this  letter  being  treas¬ 
onable,  its  publication  teas  suppressed  by  action  of  the  Se¬ 
lectmen  of  Boston.  See  Report  of  Record  Commissioners 
Minutes  November  g,  i/68.  “Mr.  Ruddock  and  Mr.  Pem¬ 
berton  zi'crc  appointed  a  committee  to  draft  a  letter  to  Mr. 
Agent  De  Bert  relative  to  a  state  of  our  affairs.” 

Page  313 — Meeting  November  12,  ij68.  Present — Hen- 
shazi’,  Jackson,  Ruddock  Rozve,  Pemberton,  Inches.  Voted 
“That  a  letter  original  of  zchich  is  on  file  and  of  this  date,  be 
sent  Mr.  Dcbcrdt,  and  a  copy  thereof,  zoith  the  necessary  al¬ 
terations  to  John  Pozvnall,  Esq.”  Meeting  Noz’cmbcr  14, 
1768.  ORDERED  BY  THE  SELECTMEN  THAT  NO 
COPY  OF  THE  LETTERS  TO  MR.  POWNALL  AND 
MR.  DEBERDT  BE  TAKEN  OR  GIVEN  OUT  BY  THE 
CLERK. 

Winsor's  Memorial  History  of  Boston,  Vol.  3,  p.  26,  foot 
note  2,  “There  is  in  the  Charity  Building  Collection  a  draft 
of  a  letter  from  the  Selectmen  Nov.  12,  1768,  to  Pozvnall  and 
LJeberdt  as  indorsed  by  Wm.  Cooper  on  the  present  deplorable 
condition  of  this  tozvn — changed  from  a  free  city  to  an  almost 
garrison  state.” 

The  draft  refered  to  by  Mr.  Winsor  is  not  nozv  in  the  rem¬ 
nant  of  that  collection  zvhich  is  in  a  large  scrap-book  in  charge 
of  the  Boston  City  Registrar  nor  in  the  Archives  of  the  City 
Clerk.  The  most  diligent  and  e.rhaustive  search  failed  to 
reveal  a  draft  in  manuscript  and  no  printed  copy  is  knozvn  to 
be  e.rtant,  since  a  thorough  search  of  the  Boston  zveekly  and 
semi-zveckly  papers  for  the  entire  month  of  November,  1768 


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proves  it  to  have  been  suppressed  at  the  time  it  zvas  zuritten 
for  transmission  to  Europe. 

The  endorsement  to  this  and  the  preceding  letter  proves 
beyond  per-adventure  that  they  zvere  the  original  papers 
zvhich  zvere  sent  to  Dennis  De  Berdt  the  Colonial  Agent  in 
Europe  through  the  hands  of  Arthur  Lee  zvho  acted  as  agent 
of  the  Selectmen  of  Boston  at  the  time.  Lee  having  failed  in 
this  mission  to  have  the  case  of  the  colonies  presented  person¬ 
ally  to  the  King^  he  returned  to  America  and  these  letters  to¬ 
gether  zvith  the  tzvo  follozving  lots  zvere  found  among  his 
papers. 

;^2i  Watchman’s  Affidavit.  Boston,  November  5,  1768. 
Folio,  Attested  to  and  signed  by  John  Ruddock,  Justice  of 
the  Peace,  endorsed  on  the  back,  Watchman’s  Affidavit 

5  November,  1768. 

This  is  the  affidavit  of  the  zvatchmen  Benjamin  Burdick 
and  Edzvard  Langford  zvhich  is  refered  to  in  the  preceeding 
letter  of  the  Selectmen  of  Boston  and  zvhich  zvas  sent  at  the 
same  time  to  Dennis  De  Berdt  Colonial  Agent  at  London.  It 
reads  as  follozvs: 

“Boston,  November  ye  5,  1768. 

At  two  o’clock  in  the  Morning  Benjamin  Burdick  Constable  of 
the  Watch  &  Edward  Langford  a  proper  Watch  Man  being  upon  our 
rounds  returning  to  our  Watch  House  meeting  with  three  Officers 
as  we  gave  the  Time  of  Night  they  gave  the  Tune  of  Night  in  An¬ 
swer  to  us  with  a  great  noise  in  the  streets  and  we  hailed  them  & 
they  came  up  to  us  &  call’d  us  damd  Scoundrels  &  swore  by  God 
they  would  put  the  Constable  in  Irons  then  we  retired  to  our  Watch 
House  Then  he  went  to  the  Guard  gave  the  command  not  to  suffer 
the  Watch  to  hail  any  Body  in  the  street  we  told  them  our  orders 
were  to  hail  every  Body  that  walked  the  streets  &  we  should  obey 
Our  Order  then  they  replied  God  damne  you  you  scoundrels  I  will 
pull  you  out  of  the  House  &  put  you  in  Irons  &  all  the  answer  I  gave 
them  was  as  thus.  Gentlemen  I  am  sorry  to  see  you  behave  in  such 
a  Manner  in  the  Street  &  they  still  kept  cursing  and  darning  of  us 

6  we  never  receiv’d  so  much  abuse  in  our  lives. 

BENJAMIN  BURDICK 
EDWARD  LANGFORD 

Suffolk  S.  S.  November  10  1768  then  appeared  Benjamin  Bur¬ 
dick  &  Edward  Langford  Subscribers  to  the  above  written  deposition 
&  having  been  carefully  examined  and  cautioned,  made  oath  to  of 
the  same. 

Coram  John  Ruddock  Just  pacis. 

322  Pre- Revolution  Manuscript.  A  Contemporary  Manu¬ 

script  of  four  pages,  lettered  from  page  four  to  page  seven. 
No  date. 


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This  manuscript  seems  to  be  original  notes  taken  by  one  of 
the  select  men  of  Boston  for  the  benefit  of  Dennis  De  Berdt, 
Colonial  agent  at  London.  It  gives  an  account  of  the  number 
of  regiments  ordered  to  be  quartered  in  Boston  with  remarks 
upon  the  rashness  of  the  act,  and  referring  to  the  Convention 
of  the  People  to  take  measures  against  such  a  procedure 
and  commenting  upon  the  high-handed  ma)iner  in  zvhich 
Goz'ernor  Bernard  had  dissolved  the  assembly  and  re¬ 
fused  to  call  another.  Including  also  a  copy  of  a  letter  of 
Richard  Cary  of  Boston  Oct.  i,  1768,  to  Dennis  De  Berdt 
giving  an  account  of  the  doings  of  the  convention  of  the 
People  of  Boston,  the  reception  of  the  Troops  and  comment¬ 
ing  on  the  conduet  of  the  Governor. 

MISCELLANEOUS 

323  Adams,  Samuel.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independ¬ 
ence.  A  series  of  letters  and  documents  in  reference  to 
the  execution  placed  against  him  in  1768  as  tax  collector 
for  the  non-pa3'ment  of  the  taxes  laid  upon  the  town  of 
Boston  in  1764.  Consisting  of: 

1st.  A  printed  Broadside  dated  March  5,  1768  signed  by 
\\'illiam  Cooper  Town  Clerk,  being  a  notice  to  the  Free¬ 
holders  and  other  Inhabitants  of  the  Town  of  Boston  to 
Meet  at  Faneuil-Hall  on  the  Fourteenth  Day  of  i\Iarch  to 
Nominate  and  Choose  Persons  to  serve  the  Town  the  3'ear 
Insuing  and  to  Consider  the  Petition  of  Samuel  Adams  a 
late  Collector  that  further  time  be  allowed  him  to  collect 
his  outstanding  debts  that  he  may  be  enabled  to  Com¬ 
plete  thereby  the  obligation  of  his  bond.  Small  4to. 

2nd.  The  Original  ^Manuscript  Petition  of  a  num¬ 
ber  of  the  Inhabitants  of  Boston  Dated  March  16,  1768, 
pra^dng  that  more  time  be  granted  Samuel  Adams  to 
make  good  the  money  due  b\’  him  to  the  Town  of  Boston 
for  Taxes  Collected,  and  begging  a  re-consideration  of 
the  vote  taken  b}'  the  Inhabitants  Contrary'  to  this  Re¬ 
quest.  Signed  b}'  Benjamin  Faneuil,  Jr.  Moses  Peck, 
Daniel  Hubbard,  Nathaniel  Cary,  Joshua  Winslow,  John 
Winslow  and  fourteen  others.  Folio. 

3rd.  A  printed  Broadside  being  a  notification  that  the 
Select  Men  Had  received  a  Petition  from  a  number  of 
Gentlemen  to  move  for  a  re-consideration  of  the  Vote 
that  passed  at  the  Meeting  on  Monda}'  Last  on  the  Me¬ 
morial  of  Mr.  Samuel  Adams.  “That  a  further  time  of 
six  months  be  allowed  him  for  collecting  his  Taxes  and 
that  the  Treasurer  be  directed  to  stay  execution  until  that 
time.”  Boston,  March  17,  1768.  Small  4to. 


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4th.  Autograph  letter  signed  of  H.  Gray,  Treasurer  of 
Boston.  2  pp.,  4to.  Dated  March  23d,  1768.  Addressed 
to  the  Committee  of  the  Town  of  Boston  refusing  on  his 
part  to  grant  a  stay  of  execution  against  Samuel  Adams 
for  the  non-payment  of  Taxes  Collected  and  giving  his 
reasons  therefore. 

Exceedingly  interesting  collection  and  gives  an  insight  into 
some  of  the  financial  troubles  of  this  great  Patriot. 

324  Armstrong,  John.  Brigadier  General  in  the  Revolution 
and  author  of  the  Celebrated  “Newburgh  Letters,”  Secre- 
taiy  of  War,  A.  L.  S.  4to.  2  pp.  1836  to  Major  Henry  Lee, 

A  fine  Historical  Letter  giving  his  viezos  of  the  political 
state  of  the  country  and  the  election  of  J^an  Buren,  and  also 
mentioning  his  history  of  the  zoar  of  1812  and  the  life  of 
General  JJ^ayne. 

325  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  3  pp.  Red  Hook,  Nov.  17,  1834, 
to  Major  Henry  Lee. 

A  fine  gossipy  letter,  giving  an  account  of  the  various  in¬ 
trigues  of  Joel  Barlozv  and  in  zvhich  he  has  this  to  say  about 
Napoleon:  “Hozv  do  you  mean  to  treat  Bonaparte’s  Policy  in 
regard  to  us?  In  my  intercourse  zvith  him  on  that  subject, 
I  found  him  not  insensible  of  the  violence  he  did  to  our 
rights,  personal  and  national,  but  determined  to  disregard 
them,  because  incompatable  zvith  zvhat  he  called  his  system. 
His  conduct  on  this  subject  is  quite  indefensable,  but  on  the 
ground  that  the  duty  of  the.  head  of  a  nation  is  to  pursue  his 
conception  of  its  interests,  though  opposed  to  all  considera¬ 
tions  merely  raised — a  sort  of  madness  zvhich  seems  to  have 
got  a  pretty  fast  hold  of  our  old  friend  Andrezv.” 

326  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to  3  pp.  Red  Hook,  Jan.  i,  1833, 
to  Major  Henry  Lee. 

An  exceedingly  interesting  personal  letter  giving  his  viezvs 
of  John  Adams’  Eulogy  on  Janies  Monroe  in  zvhich  he  says: 
“In  this  the  ex-President  not  only  committed  the  blunder  of 
mistaking  a  lucky  intriguer,  for  a  sage  and  hero,  but  zvas 
silly  and  zvicked  enough  to  mask  under  his  praises  of  Monroe 
an  attack  upon  me.  Having  no  respect  for  the  judgment  of 
the  Eulogist,  my  first  impression  zvas  to  let  it  pass,  as  the 
mere  flourish  of  the  Rhetorician — zvho  cared  little  about  the 
truth  or  the  falsehood  of  his  panygerick — but  some  of  my 
friends,  of  a  character  more  sensitive  than  my  ozvn — tho’  not 
estimating  the  man  or  the  zvork  higher  than  I  did — pressed  me 

\  so  often  and  seriously  to  say  something  in  reply — that  I  at 


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last  consented — and  in  a  brief  space  of  40  or  50  Octavo  pages, 
have  as  I  think  said  enough  to  correct  the  meditated  mischief, 
The  last  child  of  an  old  man’s  getting,  is  as  you  knoiv  akvays 
a  favorite,  and  it  may  be  that  in  this  case  I  have  mistaken 
a  production  rickety  &  short  lived  for  one  of  sounder  stam¬ 
ina.” 

ppzy  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Lower  Red  Hook,  July 
29,  1829,  to  Maj.  Henry  Lee. 

M entioning  the  intended  publication  of  his  Notices  of  the 
late  zvar. 

328  Bancroft,  George.  Historian.  Sec.  of  The  Navy.  L.  S. 
4to.  Washington,  March  26,  1846. 

329  Benjamin,  Judah  P.  Atty.-Gen.  and  Sec.  of  War  of  the 

Southern  Confederacy.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  Maj"  29, 
1854,  and  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  ^^^ashington,  IMarch  4,  1854.  2 

pieces. 

330  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  Orleans,  July  12,  1853, 

and  Sep.  4th,  1858.  2  pieces. 

331  Bonaparte,  Joseph.  Comte  de  Survilliers,  King  of  Spain 
and  Brother  of  Napoleon  Bonaparte.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Point 
Breeze,  J\Iay  18,  1831,  to  Charles  Carter  Lee,  with  address. 

332  Boston.  An  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Lane.  Dated  London, 
April  7,  1768,  giving  an  account  of  his  conversation  with 
General  Conway  and  Colonel  Barre,  in  which  he  presents 
them  with  thanks  of  the  Town  of  Boston  for  their  friend¬ 
ship  to  the  colonies. 

333  Boston.  The  Original  autograph  report  of  the  Com¬ 

mittee  appointed  by  his  Excellency  Wm.  Shirley,  Esq., 
Captain  General  by  Commission  bearing  date  of  the  14th 
of  June,  1742,  to  repair  the  Batterys  in  the  Town  of  Bos¬ 
ton.  Signed  by  J.  Jeffries,  Jonas  Clarke,  Thomas  Han¬ 
cock,  Middlecott  Cooke,  and  John  Steel.  Dated  Boston, 
May  1st,  1746.  3  pp.  folio. 

Thomas  Hancock  zoho  signed  the  above  document  zvas  the 
Unde,  and  paid  for  the  education  of,  John  Hancock  the 
Signer. 

334  Boston.  Partly  printed  document  being  a  sheriff’s  at¬ 
tachment  against  Deborah  Paddy.  Signed  by  Joseph 
^^■ebb.  Dated  Boston,  Nov.  21,  1693. 


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335  Boston.  Petition  of  Sundry  Inhabitants  of  the  Town 
of  Boston  for  a  Meeting  to  consult  what  is  necessary  for 
its  defense  against  a  probable  invasion  by  the  French. 
Dated  Boston,  Sep.  21,  1746.  Signed  by  J.  Osborne, 
J.  Willard,  Jacob  Wendell,  William  Foye,  James  Bowdoin, 
J.  Wheelwright,  Andrew  Oliver,  Eben  Hutchinson,  John 
Indicott,  Joseph  Russell,  Richard  Gridle)',  John  Durham 
and  John  Ridgway.  4to. 

This  most  important  Historical  paper  reads  as  follows: 
“To  the  Select  Men  of  The  Tozvn  of  Boston: 

“Whereas  this  Governnit  have  obtained  Intelligence  of  a 
large  squadron  of  French  Ships  on  the  Coast  of  Nova  Scotia 
U'hich  may  make  an  attempt  upon  the  Tozvn  of  Boston,  We 
the  Subscribers  desire  that  yon  zvonld  call  a  Meeting  of  the 
Inhabitants  of  the  Tozvn  to  consult  zvhat  may  be  done  for  the 
Defense  &  Safety  of  the  Tozvn  &  that  the  Said  Meeting  be 
held  zvithout  Delay.  Boston  Sept.  21,  1146.” 

336  Boston.  An  original  manuscript  petition  to  the  Select 
Men  of  Boston,  dated  Sep.  12,  1711.  In  reference  to  the 
repairing  of  Summer  St.  in  sufficient  manner  to  make  it 
passable  for  carts.  Signed  by  Seventy  of  the  most  emi¬ 
nent  citizens  of  Boston  at  the  Time  including  Josiah 
Franklin,  Father  of  Benjamin  Franklin;  Samuel  Adams, 
Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independence;  Thomas  New¬ 
ton;  Thomas  Lincolne;  John  Manning:  John  Barratt; 
Thomas  Thornton  and  others.  2  pp.  folio. 

337  Boston.  Original  Manuscript  Bill  of  the  assessors  of 
the  Town  of  Boston  for  the  year  1717.  4to.  Boston, 
March  3,  1717-18.  Signed  by  Dun  Powning.  John  Mar¬ 
shall,  Nathaniel  Green,  David  Farnum,  Jonathan  Loring, 
and  others. 

338  Boston.  Manuscript  agreement  of  various  citizens  of 
Boston.  Dated  Boston,  April  10,  1706.  Agreeing  not  to 
serve  wine  or  other  drinks  at  funerals  or  wear  gloves,  and 
to  donate  the  money  usually  expended  for  this  purjrose,, 
for  the  education  of  poor  children.  Folio. 

This  paper  contains  the  names  of  ninety-tzvo  of  the  most 
Prominent  citizens  of  Boston  all  zvritten  by  one  person, 
among  zvhich  zvill  be  found  the  names  of  Cotton  Mather,  In¬ 
crease  Mather,  Samuel  Willard,  Henry  Dering,  David  Copp, 
Thomas  Cushing,  Joseph  Belknap,  Andrezv  Elliott  and  others. 

339  Boston.  An  original  Manuscript  Order  of  the  Select 
Men  of  Boston  dated  June  23,  1773,  to  Thomas  Daws  & 


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Jacob  TIorncr,  to  examine  the  condition  of  the  chimnies 
of  a  house  in  Jolifts  I.ane.  Sit^ned  by  John  Scollay,  d  homas 
IMarshall,  Samuel  Austin,  Oliver  Wendell  and  John  Pitts. 

340  Boston.  A  petition  to  the  Select  Men  of  Boston  of 
Marv  Durant  for  a  License  for  a  House  of  Public  Lnter- 
tainment,  dated  June  30,  1718.  Folio.  Signed  by  Silence 
Allen,  John  Beaudre,  Elisha  Odlin,  \\'illiam  Griggs,  Da¬ 
vid  Collson. 

341  Boston.  An  Original  IManuscript  Petition  of  the  Citi¬ 

zens  of  Boston  to  the  Committee  appointed  to  receive  pro¬ 
posals  touching  the  old  buildings  situated  in  Dock  Sq. 
Boston,  dated  Feb.  22,  1732.  3  pp.  folio.  Containing  sig¬ 

natures  of  210  of  the  most  eminent  citizens  of  Boston,  in¬ 
cluding  Thomas  Plutchinson,  Colonial  Governor  of  Massa¬ 
chusetts :  Stephen  IMinot;  Samuel  Sewall ;  Thomas  Fitch; 
James  Bowdoin :  Adam  Adnthrop ;  Samuel  Pemberton; 
Thomas  Cushing;  John  Arbuthnott ;  William  W'illiams ; 
A’illiam  Bullfinch;  Xathaniel  Saltonstall :  Roland  Cotton; 
John  Bradford:  George  Minot;  Peter  Faneuil ;  Andrew 
Oliver;  John  Winslow;  Thomas  Boucher;  Benjamin  Salis¬ 
bury;  Richard  Gridley :  A'illiam  Paine,  George  Monk; 
James  Davenport:  Jonathan  Bernard:  Elijah  Andrews; 
Benj.  Faneuil,  and  Jonathan  Dwight. 

This  important  document,  and  veritable  directory  of  the 
City  of  Boston,  advocates  the  demolition  of  the  old  bitildings 
■on  Dock  Square  for  the  purpose  of  building  a  Market  house, 
vc'c  have  only  mentioned  a  few  of  the  important  names  signed 
to  the  document. 

342  Boston.  The  Original  Manuscript  Report  of  the  Select 
]\Ien  of  Boston  dated  May  12,  1747,  on  the  condition  of 
the  Public  Schools  of  Boston,  folio.  Signed  by  Samuel 
Adams  (signer  of  the  Declaration),  John  Steel,  ^Villiam 
Tatler,  and  Abiel  Walley. 

343  Boston.  The  Apprenticeship  papers  of  Ebenezer  Toll¬ 
man  a  poor  child  to  Xathaniel  Hodgen.  Dated  Boston, 
July  14,  1720. 

344  Boston.  The  Same,  of  Mary  Ghent  a  poor  child  to 
Samuel  Mdthington.  Dated  Boston,  Oct.  18,  1720. 

345  Boston.  The  Same  of  IMargaret  Roy  alias  Lord  to 
Ebenezer  Jones.  Dated  Boston  July  7th,  1687,  witnessed 
by  Jacob  Elliott,  Thomas  Downe,  Simon  Lynde,  and 
\\'illiam  Gerrish. 


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346  Boston.  The  Same,  of  Hannah  Seccombe  a  poor  child 
to  Thomas  Veren.  Dated  Boston  Feb.  26,  1693. 

347  Boston.  The  Same,  of  John  Tante  to  Thomas  Martin. 
Dated  Boston  June  24,  1686.  Signed  William  Gerrish. 

348  Boston.  The  Original  Manuscript  Memorial  of  Thos. 

Botdeston  of  Boston  to  the  Freeholders  and  Inhabitants 
of  Boston  to  widen  Peirces  Alley.  Dated  May  1717.  3 

pp  folio  and  signed  by  no  Citizens  residing  near  the  said 
Alley,  including  Nicholas  Belknap,  Joshua  Loring, 
Stephen  Minot,  Dank  Hinchman,  David  Franklin,  AVil- 
liam  Palfrey,  Peter  Cutler,  Andrew  Elliott,  Stephen  Paine, 

’  etc. 

349  Botetourt,  Norbourne  Berkeley,  Baron  de.  Colonial 
Governor  of  Virginia;  Parchment,  D  S.  folio.  Williams- 
burgh  July  14,  1769. 

350  Broadside.  Original  Play  Bill  of  the  Theatre  Royal  of 
Edinburgh,  for  Wednesday  March  6th  1776,  presenting 
The  Comedy  of  the  Jealous  AVife  and  also  giving  notice 
that  on  Thursday  March  7,  1776,  will  be  presented  the 
Tragedy  of  Cato  and  the  Comedy  of  the  Guardian;  Eor 
the  Benefit  of  the  Fund  for  the  Relief  of  His  Majesty’s 
Sick  and  AVounded  Troops,  and  the  AVidows  and  Children 
of  the  Slain  in  America.  2  pp  folio. 

Excessively  rare  and  particularly  interesting  from  the  fact 
of  its  connection  ivith  the  Revolutionary  War.  Aside  from 
being  zuater  stained,  it  is  in  excellent  condition. 

351  Broadsides.  Notification  to  the  Freeholders  of  the  Town 
of  Boston  to  meet  at  Faneuil  Hall  May  5,  1769,  to  depute 
persons  to  represent  them  in  the  Great  &  General  Court 
or  Assembly.  Signed  AA^m  Cooper,  Town  Clerk,  and  dated 
May  I,  1769  &  Notification  to  the  Freeholders  of  Boston 
to  meet  at  Faneuil  Hall  on  May  23,  1768,  to  choose  three 
Select  Men.  Signed  AVm.  Cooper,  Town  Clerk.  Dated 
May  19,  1768.  Small  4to.  2  pieces. 

352  Breckenridge,  John.  Attorney  Gen.  of  the  United 
States.  Author  of  the  famous  Kentucky  Resolutions  of 
1798.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pp.  Frankfort,  June  5,  1801.  To 
Genl.  Jno.  Preston  with  address. 

353  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio  &  4to.  Various  dates  (1783- 

1801. )  12  pieces. 


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354  Breckenridge,  Jno.  Eminent  Presbyterian  Clergyman 
])articipatc(l  in  the  “Iluglies  &  P.reckenridge”  religious 
controversy.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp,  4to.  Princeton,  Sep.  22,  i8i8. 

355  Carleton,  Sir  Guy.  Lord  Dorchester.  Commander-in- 
Chicf  of  the  British  Forces  in  America.  Distinguished  at 
Louisburg,  Quebec  and  Belle  Isle.  L.  S.  folio.  New  York 
July  25,  1783,  to  Jno.  Hancock. 

356  Carroll,  Wm.  Governor  of  Tennessee.  vServcd  under 
Gen.  Jackson  with  distinction  at  New  Orleans.  A.  L.  S. 
4to,  2pp.  Nashville  Feby.  8,  1828. 

.4  fine  historical  Letter.  Vindicatincj  Gen.  Jackson  of  the 
charge  of  Massacrcing  the  Indians  at  the  Horse  Shoe. 

“T  have  seen  tlic  address  of  the  Anti  Jackson  convention  of  Vir¬ 
ginia,  in  which  General  Jackson  is  cliarged  with  the  cold  blooded 
massacre  of  the  Indians  at  the  horse  shoe.  During  the  whole  of  the 
Creek  war  I  served  as  Inspector  General  of  the  Army,  was  present 
at  the  battle  of  the  horse  shoe,  and  can  say  of  my  own  personal 
knowledge  that  the  charge  is  wholly  destitute  of  foundation.  Towards 
the  close  of  the  action  after  the  trench  work  had  been  taken  by  as¬ 
sault,  a  number  of  Indians  took  refuge  under  a  quantity  of  brush  and 
logs.  General  Jackson  advanced  to  within  a  short  distance  of  the 
place  of  their  concealment  and  directed  his  interpreter  George  May- 
field  to  assure  them,  that  if  they  would  surrender  they  should  be 
treated  with  the  greatest  humanity.  They  answered  the  proposition 
by  firing  upon  and  wounding  Mayfield  severely  in  the  shoulder.  A 
similar  proposition  was  also  made  through  Jim  Fife  an  old  Cherribee 
and  the  fire  of  the  Indians  was  the  only  reply  it  rec’d.  After  a  num¬ 
ber  of  our  men  were  killed  and  wounded  by  these  Indians,  and 
after  they  had  twice  refused  to  surrender  upon  any  terms  the  brush 
was  set  on  fire  and  but  few  of  them  escaped  death.  The  prisoners 
taken  on  that  day  were  humanely  treated  by  General  Jackson,”  &c. 

357  Cooke,  John  Esten.  A  Distinguished  Southern  Author, 
Served  in  the  Confederate  Army,  wrote  the  Life  of  Gen. 
Robt.  E.  Lee.  Original  Autograph  Poem.  Signed.  2pp, 
8vo  entitled  “The  Ballad  of  Little  Roland,  from  Uhland.  ’ 

358  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Head  Quarters,  Artillery, 
Army  of  N.  Va.  Dec.  5,  1864  to  the  Editor  of  the  Cornhill 
Magazine. 

On  the  back  of  this  letter  is  another  A.  L.  S.  dated  Head¬ 
quarters  Artillery,  Army  N.  Va.,  Dec.  20,  1864.  Signed  as 
Captain  of  Artillery,  and  relating  to  sketches  sent  to  the 
Cornhill  Magazine  for  publication. 


359  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2pp.  Vineyard,  June  27,  1850 
to  his  father. 

360  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Vineyard,  Aug.  15,  1852 
to  his  father. 

361  Confederate.  Oath  of  Allegiance  to  the  Confederate 
States  and  permission  to  travel,  signed  by  C.  Griswold 
Provost  Marshal.  May  12  &  July  10,  1862. 

362'  Crittenden,  Jno.  J.  Attorney  Gen.  of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S. 
4to,  2  pp.  Washington,  April  29,  1856,  to  Alex.  H.  H. 
Stuart,  with  franked  addressed  Envelope. 

363  Custis,  George  Washington  Parke.  The  Adopted  Son 
of  Genl.  Washington.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  Arlington  House, 
Jan.  29,  1846. 

364  Dinwiddle,  Robert.  Colonial  Governor  of  Virginia. 
Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  March,  1756. 

365  Dwight,  Timothy.  Chaplain  in  the  Continental  Army. 
President  of  Yale  College.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  Haven, 
Jan.  15,  1812. 

366  Dunmore,  John  Murray,  Fourth  Earl  of.  Colonial  Gov¬ 
ernor  of  Virginia.  Burnt  Norfolk,  Va.  during  the  Revo¬ 
lution.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  Williamsburgh,  July  5, 
1774- 

367  The  Same.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  July  5,  1774. 

368  Duyckenick,  Evart  A.  Author.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Various 
dates.  2  pieces. 

369  English,  Thos.  Dunn.  Author  and  Poet.  Wrote  the 
popular  song  “Ben  Bolt.”  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Newark,  May  20, 
1880. 

370  Faneuil,  Benjamin.  Eminent  Bostonian.  D.  S.  4to,  3 
pp.  Boston,  1759.  Application  for  a  License  signed  also 
by  Stephen  Boutineau,  Chas.  Paxton,  Royall  Tyler,  Jno. 
Green  and  others. 

371  Fleming,  Wm.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress,  and 
Jurist.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Botetourt  Court  House,  Aug.  13, 
1779. 


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372  Hancock,  John.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Indepen¬ 
dence.  D.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  Boston,  Sep.  2,  1765.  Signed 
also  by  Joshua  Henshaw,  Jos.  Jackson,  Benj.  Austin  & 
Samuel  Sewall,  all  Selectmen  of  Boston. 

A  Petition  for  a  License  for  Jno.  Molloy  to  retail  Spirit- 
ous  Liquors. 

373  Hancock,  John.  D.  S.  folio,  2' pp.  May  4,  1768.  Signed 
also  by  Jos.  Jackson,  Sami.  Sewall,  Wm.  Phillips,  Timothy 
Newell  &  Jno.  Rowe,  Selectmen  of  Boston. 

The  Report  of  the  Selectmen  on  the  Condition  of  the  Pub¬ 
lic  Schools. 

374  Harrison,  Benjamin.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  In¬ 
dependence.  D.  S.  folio.  Richmond,  Nov.  3,  1783. 

375  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  Richmond,  Jul}^  17,  1782,  with 
seal  in  Red  wax. 

376  The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Richmond,  Nov.  3,  1783. 

377  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio,  1784,  damaged. 

378  Harvie,  Jno.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Dec.  6,  1780,  with  address. 

379  Hayne,  Paul  Hii  Poet  and  Editor.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  V ar- 
ious  dates,  2  picees. 

380  Henry,  John.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress  &  Governor 
of  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Dec.  13,  1767. 

381  Henry,  Patrick.  ]\Iember  of  the  Old  Congress.  The 
most  able  orator  of  the  Revolution.  Governor  of  Virginia. 
A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  L.  Island,  Jan.  25,  1794,  with  address. 

382  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  April  10,  1789.  Legal 

Opinion. 

383  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  Various  dates.  5  pieces. 

384  The  Same.  Parchment,  D.  S.  folio.  Richmond,  April 

4,  1786. 

385  Hopkins,  Samuel.  Officer  in  the  Revolution ;  served 
with  distinction  at  Princeton,  Trenton,  IMonmouth  & 
Brandywine.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Logsdale,  Sep.  21,  1797,  with 
address. 


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386  Irving,  Washington.  One  of  the  most  gifted  American 
Aiithors.  The  Biographer  of  Washington.  A.  L.  S.  8vo, 
2  pp.  Sunnyside,  May  8,  1857,  fo  Chas.  Carter  Lee,  with 
addressed  envelope. 

A  fine  letter  in  reference  to  his  life  of  Washington,  in 
zehich  he  says:  “/  have  endeavored  to  be  accurate  and  to 
state  nothing  but  zvhat  I  conceived  to  be  founded  on  coni- 
petent  authority ;  bitt  am  sure  and  more  azvare  hozv  dijficult 
it  is,  zi'ith  all  one’s  efforts,  to  attain  historical  accuracy.  My 
fourth  volume  is  aboiit  to  issue  from  the  press,  and  I  am 
nozv  resting  from  my  labours,  rather  satisfied  by  the  toil  of 
furnishing  manuscript  and  correcting  proof  sheets  zvith  the 
imps  of  the  press  at  my  heels;  this  I  trust  zvill  serve  as  an 
apology  for  the  breznty  and  hurried  nature  of  this  scrazvl.  I 
have  consulted  your  brother’s  campaign  of  I/81  just  before 
putting  my  volume  to  the  press,  and  shall  procure  a  copy 
of  his  observations  on  the  Writings  of  Jejferson,”  etc. 

387  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  4  pp.  Sunnyside,  July  31, 
1857.  To  Chas.  Carter  Lee,  with  addressed  envelope. 

This  letter  is  also  in  reference  to  his  life  of  Washington. 
In  it  he  says:  “I  have  been  charmed  zvith  the  bold  and  buoy¬ 
ant  character  and  hardy  e.rploits  of  your  father  in  his  youth¬ 
ful  ATilitary  days.  The  popular  appelation  of  ‘Light  Horse 
Harry,’  by  zuhich  he  zucis  knozvn  in  the  Revolution,  had  a 
peculiar  relish  to  me  and  stamped  him  zvith  an  individuality . 
*  *  *  My  account  of  the  battle  at  Monmouth  zvas  founded 
on  various  statements,  but  I  governed  myself  in  the  use  of 
them  by  the  published  Proceedings  of  the  General  Court 
Martial”  (of  Genl.  Chas.  Lee),  etc. 

388  Jackson,  Andrew.  President  of  the  United  States.  “The 
Hero  of  New  Orleans.”  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Dec.  i,  1827.  To 
Major  Henry  Lee,  with  address. 

389  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  in  the  third  person,  4to.  June  16, 
1827,  with  address. 

“Genl.  A.  Jackson  &  Lady  with  compliments  to  Major  Henry 
Lee  &  Lady  will  be  happy  to  see  them  at  the  Hermitage  where  they 
will  hale  them  welcome  &  make  them  as  comfortable  as  our  situation 
will  permit,”  &c. 

390  Johnson,  Andrew.  President  of  the  United  States.  A. 
L.  S.  4to,  4  pp.  Washington  City,  Dec.  10,  1852.  To  A. 
G.  Graham,  with  franked  addressed  envelope. 

A  fine  specimen  and  an  interesting  political  letter:  “Democ¬ 
racy  is  ojizvard,  it  is  progressive  in  the  proper  Sense  of  the 
term.” 


391 


392 


393 

394 

395 

396 

397 

398 

399 

400 


401 

402 


403 


The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4I0,  3  pp.  House  of  Reps.  IMarch 
12.  1852.  To  A.  G.  ('iraliain.  with  franked  addressed 
envelo])e. 

The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  i)p.  Greeneville,  Hay  15, 
1853.  To  A.  G.  Graham,  with  franked  addressed  envelope. 

The  three  above  letters  of  Andrew  Johnson  are  all  unusii- 
allx  fine  specimens,  and  all  interesting  politically.  His  letters 
arc  the  most  difficult  to  obtain  of  all  the  Presidents. 

The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Nashville,  June  28,  1859.  Signed 
as  Governor  of  Tennessee. 


The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Nahsville,  March  20.  1854. 

The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Nashville,  Sep.  4,  1855. 

The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Nashville,  March  31.  1854. 

The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Nashville,  Dec.  22,  1854. 

Johnson,  Reverdy.  Attorney  General  cf  the  U.  S.  A. 
L.  S.  4to,  4  pp.  Washington,  ]\Iay  4,  1850,  with  franked 
address. 


Johnson,  Richard  M.  Vice-President  of  the  U.  S.  A. 
L.  S.  4to.  Feby.  20,  1838. 

Jefferson,  Thos.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Indepen¬ 
dence.  President  of  the  U.  S.  D.  S.  folio.  Vhlliamsburg, 
Dec.  23.  1779  &  Feby.  i,  1781.  2  pieces. 

Jones,  Gabriel.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress.  Did  not 
attend.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  April  18,  1769. 

Knox,  Henr}/^.  ]\Iaj.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution.  Secretary 
of  War.  Copy  of  a  Letter  sent  to  Job  Greene,  notifying 
him  that  Congress  was  sending  him  a  sword,  voted  to  his 
father.  Col.  Greene,  for  gallant  action  and  defeat  of  the 
Germans  at  Red  Bank  in  1777. 

Lee,  Henry.  Distinguished  Officer  in  the  Revolution. 
Commander  of  Lee’s  Legion,”  received  the  nickname  of 
“Light  Horse  Harry.”  IMember  of  the  Old  Congress.  A. 
L.  (Signature  cut  off),  folio,  4  pp.  Camp  in  Augusta.  May 
29,  1781.  To  Lieut.  Col.  Goodgion. 

A  highly  important  historical  letter,  notifying  Lt.  Col. 
Goodgion,  a  Prisoner,  to  prepare  for  death  in  rctaliatioit  for 
the  cruel  murder  of  Major  Eaton.  On  the  back  Col.  Lee  has 


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•written  “to  force  Col.  Brown  into  a  comninnication,  which 
hitherto  he  had  refused.  I  wrote  this  letter  to  Lt.  Col. 
Goodgion.”  We  quote  the  letter  in  full. 

“I  transmit  herewith  a  correspondence  between  Lt.  Col.  Brown 
&  Corp’l  Eggleston,  which  was  opened  by  my  officers  during  my  ab- 
ence,  in  consequence  of  the  cruel  murder  of  the  amiable  Major 
Eaton. 

“I  will  not  comment  on  the  aggravating  circumstances  (learnt 
from  the  prisoners  taken  in  the  action)  which  attended  this 
impious  deed,  nor  will  I  compare  the  situation  in  which  the  body  of 
my  brother  soldier  was  found  when  victory  gave  us  his  grave,  with 
your  commander’s  answer  to  Cap’t  Eggleston  requisition,  or  to  the 
attention  which  the  corps  of  Major  Gordon  received  from  me.  How 
Lieut.  Brown  will  reconcile  the  interment  of  Major  Eaton  to  the  po¬ 
liteness  of  a  gentleman,  to  the  duty  of  a  member  of  a  civilized  com¬ 
munity,  or  to  his  written  declaration,  I  will  refer  to  a  future  day  to 
his  own  ingenuity. 

“In  the  certainty  that  little  time  will  present  objects  more  suit¬ 
able  for  retaliation  than  yourself  because  authors  of  the  crime  & 
your  superiors  in  rank,  my  own  inclination  prohibits  me  to  wait.  But 
least  the  world  should  affix  the  idea  of  a  personality  to  a  punishment 
merely  just  and  politically  necessary  I  am  induced  to  act  in  conform¬ 
ity  to  my  just  determination. 

“In  obedience  to  which  I  must  surnmon  you  to  prepare  for 
death,  &  request  you  to  appoint  the  mode  &  hour.  The  regard  which 
I  possess  for  virtuous  men ;  from  the  character  I  have  of  you,  renders 
me  unhappy,  that  the  lot  should  fall  on  Lt.  Col.  Goodgion. 

“But  my  duty  to  the  public  overcomes  all  my  weaknesses  as  a 
man,  &  conscious  of  the  rectitude  of  my  conduct  I  am  unalterable  in 
my  decions. 

“To  afford  the  most  incontestable  proof  of  the  moderation  & 
equity  of  my  conduct,  I  will  give  you  an  opportunity  to  repeat  the 
demand  made  by  an  officer  in  the  service  of  the  United  States,  for 
the  murderers  of  Major  Eaton. 

“Whatever  issue  your  remonstrance  may  have,  will  be  published 
to  the  world  that  mankind,  as  well  as  yourself,  may  know  to  whom 
blessings  &  to  whom  curses  are  due  on  this  occasion.” 

404  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  6  pp.  Feby.  3,  1781.  To 
Maj.  Gen.  Nathanael  Greene. 

An  important  historical  letter  in  reference  to  the  Campaign 
in  South  Carolina.  Having  received  orders  from  Gen.  Greene 
to  join  his  army;  he  e.vpresses  regret,  and  pleads  to  be  al- 
lozued  to  follow  out  his  ozvn  idea  of  a  campaign  in  the  Caro- 
linas.  “Fort  Moultrie  is  an  object  of  the  first  consequence 
and  might  be  the  source  of  the  most  lasting  benefits,  if  taken 
by  us;  its  garrison  is  small.  Savannah  &  Beaufort  are  in 


6d 


the  same  situation.  Tzeo  thousand  Continental  troops  lay  in 
prison  ships  in  Chstown  Harbor.  Cooper  &  Ashly  rii'ers 
communicate  directly  'toith  them.  What  may  not  a  true 
spirit  of  enterprise  effect?  One  hand'd  chosen  infantry  zoith 
m\  Lccjion  zaonld  perhaps  be  a  sufficient  nnmbcr.  If  you 
think  proper  to  adopt  the  scheme,  favor  me  zvith  your  full 
instructions,  giz'c  me  the  additional  nnmber,  place  one  nine 
pounder  in  some  secret  position  near  Pedee,  zvhcrc  I  may 
get  it  zi’hen  zeanted,  honor  me  zvith  frequent  letters,  establish 
a  communication  in  cyphers  &  I  zvill  dez’ote  myself  to  ren¬ 
dering  you  the  most  efficient  scrz'iccs.  I  think  yon  cannot 
do  anything  decisive  zvith  yonr  Army,  as  yon  cannot  risk 
an  action  only  on  partial  grounds,  nor  do  I  belicz'c  Corn- 
zvallis  can  succeed  in  his  schemes  unless  No.  Carolina  oppose 
the  United  States,”  etc. 

405  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  Richmond,  Alay  15  Alay  6, 

T793.  2  piece.s. 

406  Lee,  Henry.  Son  of  the  preceding.  Officer  in  the  War 
of  1812  &  Author.  A.  L.  S.  with  initials.  Folio,  7  p]). 
Providence,  Nov.  20,  1817.  To  Chas.  C.  Lee. 

407  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  4  pp.  Nassau,  Dec.  13,  1816. 

408  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Various  dates,  3  pieces. 

409  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.,  with  initials,  folio  &  4to.  \^arious 

dates. 


410  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Various  dates,  one  damaged. 
3  pieces. 

41 1  Longfellow,  Henry  Wadsworth.  Eminent  Poet.  L. 
S.  4to.  Cambridge,  Nov.  19,  1839. 

An  endorsement  to  a  letter  zvritten  by  Prof.  C.  C.  Felton 
of  Harz’ard  University,  recommending  Rev.  Thomas  P.  Lee 
as  a  Professor  of  Belles  Lettres. 

412'  Madison,  James.  P.  E.  P)ishop  of  Virginia.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Williamsburg,  Oct.  2,  1798.  To  Col.  Breckenridge, 
with  address. 


413  Madison,  James.  President  of  the  United  States. 
“Father  of  the  Constitution.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Jany.  12, 
1820,  Avith  franked  address. 

414  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  iMontpellier,  Jan.  31,  1825. 
To  ]\Iajor  H.  Lee,  with  franked  address. 

In  reference  to  the  moz'cmcnts  of  the  Southern  Armv  from 
Deep  River  to  the  Santee  in  the  campaign  of  ij8i. 


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415  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  N.  York,  Nov.  25,  1787,  with 
franked  address. 

416  Marshall,  John.  Chief  Justice  of  the  U.  S.  &  Biogra¬ 
pher  of  Washington.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Richmond,  March 
27,  1787,  with  address. 

417  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Richmond,  Oct.  30,  1830. 
To  Chas.  C.  Lee,  with  address. 

A  fine  letter  giving  his  opinion  in  full  of  Tlios.  Jefferson, 
which  is  not  of  a  very  flattering  nature.  “I  zvill  not  deny 
that  I  felt  considerable  excitement  on  reading  the  correspon¬ 
dence  of  Mr.  Jefferson.  The  Federalists,  a  name  desig¬ 
nating  those  zvho  zvere  originally  friendly  to  the  Consti¬ 
tution  and  zvho  afterzvards  supported  the  administration 
of  General  Washington,  have  never  been  charged  zvith  want¬ 
ing  that  zvisdom  zvhich  belongs  to  honest  statesmen,  thortgh 
certainly  very  defective  in  that  management  which  capti¬ 
vates,  and  sometimes  imposes  on  the  mass  of  mankind. 
But  Mr.  Jefferson  charges  them  with  hostility  to  republican 
government,  and  zvith  a  conspiracy  (at  the  head  of  which 
General  Washington  must  be  placed  since  the  only  evidence 
to  sustain  the  charge  is  their  support  of  his  measures) ,  to 
change  our  free  government  into  a  Monarchy  formed  on  the 
British  model.  Many  of  his  censures  are  founded  on  per¬ 
sonal  acts  of  General  Washington — s'uch  as  his  nieeting  Con¬ 
gress  the  first  day  of  its  session  in  person,  etc.  I  zvas  ac¬ 
quainted  more  or  less  intimately  zvith  almost  every  leading 
man  in  Congress  of  the  federal  party,  and  can  say  zvith  con¬ 
fidence  that  a  more  patriotic  and  truly  republican  party 
never  guided  the  counsels  of  this  country.  *  =1=  *  /  have  for 
the  first  time  permitted  myself  to  speak  freely  on  this  cor¬ 
respondence.  This  letter  of  course  is  private.” 

418  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Richmond,  Oct.  25, 
1830.  To  Major  Henry  Lee. 

This  letter  also  reviezvs  the  correspondence  of  Thos.  Jef¬ 
ferson.  “  I  have  read,  I  need  not  say  with  astonishment  and 
deep  felt  disgust,  the  Correspondence  of  Mr.  Jfferson  pub¬ 
lished  by  his  Grandson.  Such  a  posthumotis  zvork  zvas  I 
believe  never  before  given  to  the  zvorld.  The  deep  rooted 
prejudices  of  the  American  people  in  his  favor  and  against 
those  zvho  supported  the  administration  of  General  Wash¬ 
ington  zvould  not  be  more  fully  illustrated  than  by  the  man¬ 
ner  in  zvhich  the  zvork  has  been  received.  It  has  been  said, 
I  knozv  not  hozv  truly,  that  the  papers  zvere  selected  by  him¬ 
self  for  publication,”  etc.,  etc. 


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419  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Kichmoiicl,  Aug.  ii, 
1833.  To  Major  Henry  Lee,  with  address. 

An  interesting  historical  letter  in  reference  to  his  life  of 
Washington,  mentioning  some  fezv  errors  and  omissions. 

420  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  ^^'ashi^gton,  March 
15th,  1835.  To  Major  Henry  Lee,  with  address. 

A  Long  and  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  our  Treaty 
zvith  France,  etc. 

421  Mason,  James  M.  Confederate  States  Commissioner  to 
Great  Britain.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  4  pp.  Selma,  Oct.  ii,  i860. 

422  Mason,  John  Y.  Secretar}'  of  the  Navy  &  Attorney 
General  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Richmond,  Sep.  14,  1850. 

423  Massachusetts.  Two  State  Treasurers’  Notes.  Dated 
July  17,  1777  &  Feby.  5,  1780. 

It  is  quite  likely  that  the  designs  on  these  notes  zvere  en- 
grazjed  by  Paul  Revere. 

424  Massachusetts.  Anno  Regni  Annae  Quinto.  An  Act 
Passed  by  the  Great  and  General  Court  or  Assembly  of 
Her  Majesty’s  Province  of  the  Massachusetts  Bay  in  New 
England.  Begun  and  Held  at  Boston  upon  Wednesda}', 
the  Twenty-ninth  Day  of  May,  1706.  4  pp,  folio,  uncut. 
Boston,  Printed  by  B.  Green,  1706. 

E.vcessively  rare.  An  Act  for  Apportioning  and  Assessing 
of  four  several  Taxes  on  Polls  and  Estates.  Pursuant  to  the 
Funds  and  Grants  made  to  her  Majesty  by  the  General  As¬ 
sembly  in  the  Years  1704,  ijog  &  1706. 


l.etter  Signed  by  Increase  Mather, 
Cotton  Mather,  &c. 

425  Mather,  Increase.  Called  the  Father  of  New  England 
Clergymen.  Opposed  \^iolent  jMeasures  tow'ards  those 
accused  of  Witchcraft.  President  of  Harvard  University. 
Cotton  Mather,  His  Son.  The  most  noted  of  New  Eng¬ 
land  Divines,  a  firm  believer  in  M'itchcraft.  The  His¬ 
torian  of  his  country  and  Benjamin  Colman.  Pastor  of 
the  Brattle  Street  Church,  chosen  President  of  Harvard 
University,  but  declined.  Letter  signed  by  all  three,  and 
in  the  handwriting  of  Benj.  Colman.  4to,  2  pp.  Boston, 


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May  13,  1718.  Addressed  to  the  Inhabitants  of  Boston 
at  their  public  Meetir  une  14,  1718. 

A  Choice  specimen  t.  J  of  the  most  exeessive  rarity,  as 
fresh  as  the  day  it  zuas  zvritten.  Giving  an  account  of  their 
visit  to  and  the  condition  of  the  Grammar  Schools  of  Boston. 

See  Fac-simile. 

Document  Signed  by  Increase  Mather,  Cotton 
Mather,  Benj.  Wadsworth,  Benj.  Colman, 
Joseph  Sewall,  Thomas  Prince,  John  Webb, 
and  Wm.  Cooper. 

426  The  Same.  The  Votes  of  the  Selectmen  of  the  Town 
of  Boston,  desiring  Thos.  Robie  to  accept  the  position 
of  Master  of  the  Grammar  School  of  Boston.  Folio. 
Boston,  Feby.  3,  1718,  a  true  copy  in  the  hand  and 
signed  by  Joseph  Front,  Town  Clerk;  Endorsed  by  In¬ 
crease  Mather,  the  Father  of  New  England  Clergy; 
Cotton  Mather,  of  Witchcraft  fame  and  author  of  “Mag- 
nalia  Christi  Americana;”  Benjamin  Wadsworth,  The 
Philanthropic  President  of  Harvard  University;  Benj. 
Colman,  Pastor  of  Brattle  Street  Church;  Joseph  Sewall, 
The  Eminent  Divine ;  Thomas  Prince,  The  Eminent  Min¬ 
ister  and  Chronologist ;  John  Webb,  and  Wm.  Cooper,  The 
Eminent  Pastor  of  Brattle  Street  Church. 

Of  the  most  excessive  rarity,  probably  never  again  zvilt 
the  opportunity  occur  of  obtaining  the  signatures  of  so  many 
of  the  First  Clergymen  of  Boston,  in  one  grouping.  The 
document  is  as  clean  as  day  of  zvriting.  See  Fac-simile. 

Letter  of  Gen.  Hugh  Mercer  who  fell  at  the 
Battle  of  Trenton. 

427  Mercer,  Hugh.  Brig.  Genl.  in  the  Revolution.  The 
Companion  of  Washington  in  the  French  and  Indian 
War.  Led  the  Column  of  Attack  at  the  Battle  of  Trenton, 
where  he  fell,  dying  several  days  afterwards.  A.  L.  S. 
folio.  Orange,  March  24,  1774. 

Slightly  torn  in  the  folds,  but  a  good  specimen  of  a  very 
rare  autograph,  and  one  of  the  most  difficult  to  obtain  of  the 
Generals  in  the  Revolution. 

428  Monroe,  James.  President  of  the  United  States.  A.  L. 
S.  4to,  3  pp.  Ballston  Springs,  July  20,  1831.  To  C.  C. 
Lee,  with  address. 


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429  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pp.  July  i,  1831. 

430  The  Same.  D.  S.  Small  4to.  Various  dates,  3  pieces. 

431  The  Same.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  Richmond,  Aug.  ir, 
1801. 

432  The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Various  dates,  2  pieces. 

433  Monroe,  Eliza  M.  Wife  of  the  President.  A.  L.  S.  4to, 
4  pp.  Fanwood,  Aug.  8,  1824. 

434  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Various  dates.  2  pieces. 


The  Notification  to  Gen.  Lee  of  the  Thanks  of 
Congress  for  his  Address  on  Washington. 

435  Otis,  Samuel  A.  Member  of  the  old  Congress  and  first 
Secretary  to  the  U.  S.  Senate.  D.  S.  4to,  1799. 

All  exceedingly  interesting  Historical  document  and  of- 
peculiar  interest  as  it  relates  to  Gcnl.  Henry  Lee’s  Eulogy  on 
the  Death  of  Genl.  Washington  in  zvhich  he  introduced  for 
the  first  time,  “First  in  War,  first  in  peace,  and  first  in  the 
hearts  of  his  Countrymen.”  We  quote  the  document  in  full: 

“Congress  of  the  United  States, 

“In  the  Senate,  December  the  27TH,  1709. 

“Resolved,  that  the  thanks  of  the  Senate  be  communicated, 
through  its  President,  to  General  Henry  Lee  for  the  eloquent  and 
impressive  oration  to  the  IMemory  of  General  George  Washington, 
which  he  prepared  and  delivered  at  the  requst  of  Congress. 

“That  the  Secretary  be  directed  to  apply  to  General  Lee  for  a 
copy  of  the  same. 

“Attest : 

“Sam.  a.  Otis,  Secretary..” 

436  Pendleton,  Edmund.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress. 
Drew  up  the  Virginia  Resolutions  to  propose  a  Declara¬ 
tion  of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  May  30,  1769.  To 
Col.  Jno.  Buchanan.  Stained  and  damaged. 

437  Pendleton,  Nathaniel.  Major  in  the  Revolution.  Aide 
to  Genl.  Greene.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  3  pp.  New  York,  IMay 
15,  1810.  To  Genl.  Henry  Lee,  with  memoranda  in  the 
hand  of  Genl.  Henry  Lee  on  the  last  page. 

An  interesting  letter  on  the  subject  of  Genl.  Lee’s  zoork 
on  the  campaign  in  the  South  during  the  Revolution,  gizing 
advice  and  conveying  important  information  as  to  the  Mili¬ 
tary  standing  of  himself  and  several  other  officers. 


65 

438  Pike,  Albert.  The  Soldier  Poet  of  the  Confederacy. 
A.  L.  S.  (Pike)  4to,  2'  pp.  P)attle  Creek,  June,  12,  1854. 

439  Poe,  Jacob.  Relation  of  Edgar  Allan  Poe.  A.  L.  S. 
Small  4to.  Winchester,  Feby.  18,  1805. 

440  Pollard,  Col.  Benj.  Officer  in  the  Early  Indian  Wars 
of  New  England.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  March  24,  1745,  with 
address. 

Refusing  the  position  as  Fire  Ward  for  the  Tozvn  of  Bos¬ 
ton. 

441  Proclamation.  The  Original  Manuscript  proclamation 
issued  b}"  Ralph  Pigot  at  the  “Court  House”  in  Virginia, 
Proclaiming  the  Accession  of  George  the  Second  to  the 
throne  of  Great  Britain.  Dated  Oct.  5,  1727. 

442  Pryor,  Roger  A.  Brig.  Genl.  in  the  Confederate  Army, 
Member  of  Confederate  States  Congress.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Richmond,  Sep.  10,  1858. 

443  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Various  dates,  8  pieces. 

444  Randolph,  Beverley.  Governor  of  Virginia.  L.  S.  folio, 
2  pp.  Richmond,  Dec.  19,  1789. 

445  The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Various  dates,  2  pieces. 

446  The  Same.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  Richmond,  Aug. 
24,  1787. 

447  Randolph,  Edmund.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress  & 
Federal  Convention.  Aide  to  Genl.  Washington.  Attor¬ 
ney  Genl.  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Richmond,  March  21, 
1797,  with  address. 

448  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio,  4to.  A^arious  dates.  6  pieces. 

449  Randolph,  John,  of  Roanoke.  Distinguished  Orator  & 
Statesman.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Bizarre,  March  19,  1809. 

450  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.,  with  initials,  4to.  Dec.  16,  1816. 

451  Russell,  Wm.  Brevet  Brig.  Genl.  in  the  Revolution. 
Distinguished  at  the  Battle  of  Point  Pleasant.  A.  L.  S. 
6  pp,  4to.  Aspenville,  April  18,  1788. 

An  interesting  letter  f  ull  of  sound  Military  Advice. 

452  Seymour,  Horatio.  U.  S.  Senator.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Mid- 
dlebury,  Dec.  23,  1841. 


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453  Simcoe,  John  Graves.  Distinguished  British  Officer  in 
the  American  Revolution.  Commander  the  “Queen’s 
Rangers.”  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2'  pp.  Navy  Hall,  Niagara,  Nov. 
5,  1790.  To  Gov.  Lee  of  Virginia.  Stained. 

454  Simms,  William  Gilmore.  A  Popular  Poet  &  Novelist 
of  the  South.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  4  pp.  Brooklyn,  Aug.  21, 
1867.  To  Jno.  Esten  Cooke,  with  addressed  Envelope. 

455  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Charleston,  June  4,  1867.  To 
Jno.  Esten  Cooke. 

In  reference  to  Cooke’s  hook,  “The  Wearing  of  the  Grey." 

456  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  8vo.  Yonkers,  N  Y.,  Sep. 
2,  1867.  To  Jno.  Esten  Cooke,  with  addressed  envelope. 

“I  have  lost  so  much  money  in  30  years  by  the  Proprietors  of 
Magazines  &  Newspapers,  that  I  am  naturally  doubtful  of  the  whole 
tribe.’’ 

457  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Woodlands,  Feby.  20,  1855. 
To  Jno.  Esten  Cooke,  with  address. 

458  Slidell,  John.  Confederate  Commissioner  to  France.  A. 
L.  S.  4to,  4  pp.  London,  Jan.  15,  1834. 

459  Smith,  Francis  H.  Confederate  Officer  &  Military  En¬ 
gineer.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Various  dates.  2  pieces. 

460  Soult,  Nicolas  Jean  de  Dieu.  Duke  of  Dalmatia.  Cele¬ 
brated  French  General  &  ^Marshal  of  France.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  No  date.  To  Henry  Lee. 

Fine  specimen.  Signed  as  Due  de  Bassano. 

461  Stephens,  Alex.  H.  ^’ice-President  of  the  Confederate 
States.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Crawfordsville.  Nov.  21, 

1857- 

462  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Crawfordsville,  Oct.  ii, 

1857- 

463  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  Washington,  May  25, 
1854. 

464  Taylor,  James.  Colonial  Treasurer  and  Receiver  Gen¬ 
eral  of  the  Province  of  IMassachusetts.  Printed  D.  S. 
folio.  Boston,  July  17,  1706. 

An  order  on  the  Selectmen  of  Boston  for  assessing  of  tax 
on  Polls  and  Estate. 


67 


465  Toombs,  Robert.  Brig.  Genl.  in  the  Confederate  Army. 
A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  Washington,  Aug.  4,  1857. 

466  Tucker,  Henry  St.  George.  Eminent  Jurist.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Winchester,  Oct.  18,  1808. 

467  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Various  dates.  5  pieces. 

468  Tjder,  John.  President  of  the  United  States.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Villa  Margaret,  Sep.  24,  i860,  with  franked  address. 

469  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2'  pp.  Villa  Alargaret,  May 
23,  i860,  with  franked  address. 

470  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  3  pp.  Sherwood  Forest,  May 
14,  i860. 


471  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  Sherwood  Forest,  April 
8,  i860,  with  franked  address. 


472  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Sherwood  Forest,  March 
15,  i860. 


473  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  .Sherwood  Forest.  Nov. 
3.  1859. 

474  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pp.  Sherwood  Forest,  May 
8,  1859. 


475  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Sherwood  Forest,  Nov.  27^ 
1858. 

476  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Sherwood  Forest,  June  26,, 
1857,  with  franked  address. 

477  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Sherwood  Forest,  April  27,. 

1857- 


478  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Sherwood  Forest,  Feby.. 
29,  1856,  and  Richmond,  April  8,  1861.  Damaged.  2  pieces. 

479  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  5  pp.  Sherwood  Forest,  Jan. 
16,  185s,  with  franked  address. 


480  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  Gloucester  Place,  May 
5,  1833. 

Giving  his  reasons  ivhy  he  voted  in  the  Senate  against 
Major  Henry  Lee  as  Consul  to  Algiers. 


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481  Van  Buren,  Martin.  President  of  the  United  States.  A. 
L.  S.  8vo,  2  pp.  Lindenvvald,  March  i,  1861,  with  franked 
addressed  envelope. 

482  Welsteed,  Wm.  Colonial  Overseer  of  the  Poor  of  Bos¬ 
ton.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  lioston,  March  10,  1712-13. 

Dcclijiiiig  a  reappointment  to  the  position. 

483  Wilkinson,  James.  Brevet  Bri^.  Genl.  in  the  Revolu¬ 
tion.  General  in  Chief  of  the  U.  S.  Army,  1796.  iMajor 
Genl.  in  the  War  of  1812.  A.  L.  S.,  with  initials.  Folio, 
3  pp.  Trevose,  June  10,  1782.  To  Lt.  Col.  Lee,  Partizan 
Legion,  Alexandria,  Va. 

484  The  Same.  A,  L.  S.  4to,  4  pp.  Washington,  Aug.  12, 
1814.  To  Major  H.  Lee. 

485  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  4  pp.  Philad.,  April  25,  1816. 
To  Henry  Lee. 

“I  shall  want  to  purchase  as  many  Slaves  as  can  be  got  for 
$12,000 — among  whom  I  must  have  15  fellows  and  ten  wenches,  as 
I  should  prefer  all  adults — the  males  not  to  exceed  28  &  the  females 
15  or  20.  No  Rogues,”  &c. 

486  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  4  pp.  Washington,  April  4, 
1814.  To  ]\Iaj.  H.  Lee. 

An  interesting  letter  in  referenee  to  Gen  Jno.  Armstrong's 
plan  of  Campaign  in  the  second  war  with  Great  Britain,  and 
commenting  o)i  the  mistakes  of  Genl.  Brozvne.  The  letted 
is  accompanied  zoith  ?  copies  of  letters  from  Genl.  Jno.  Arm¬ 
strong,  Thos.  H.  Blake  &  an  A.  L.  of  IVilkinson’s,  Not 
signed,  containing  comments  on  Genl.  Armstrong's  actions  in 
trying  to  lay  the  blame  of  the  failure  of  Alaj.  Gen.  Brozane 
on  the  shoulders  of  Commodore  Chauncey. 

487  The  Same.  The  last  4  pages  of  an  A.  L.  S.,  with  initials. 
4to. 

488  Williams,  Otho.  H.  Brig.  Genl.  in  the  Revolution.  A 
D.  S.  folio,  2  pp.  jMarch  iii,  1781. 

E.vtract  from  General  Orders,  March  11,  I/81,  giving  a 
detailed  account  of  the  position  to  be  taken  by  the  variou^ 
corps,  in  Genl.  Nathanael  Greene’s  Army,  at  the  Battle  of 
Guilford,  zvhcrc  Lord  Comzaallis  gained  an  important  ad¬ 
vantage  of  Genl.  Greene.  This  E.vtract  zaas  zvritten  for  the 
benefit  of  Col.  Harry  Lee,  “Light  Horse  Harry." 


6g 

489  Willis,  Nathaniel  Parker.  Poet  and  Journalist.  A.  L. 
S.  4to.  No  date. 

490  Wirt,  Wm.  Attorney  General  U.  S.  Author  of  “The 
British  Spy.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  May  7,  1819. 
with  franked  address. 

491  Wood,  James.  Distinguished  Colonel  in  the  Revolu¬ 
tion.  Had  charge  of  the  Convention  Troops.  Governor 
of  Virginia.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Richmond,  Feby.  25,  1795. 

492  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Dec.  19,  1792. 

493  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Oct.  4,  1796. 

494  Wythe,  Geo.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Indepen¬ 
dence.  D.  S.  folio,  4  pp.  Nov.  6,  1786.  Signed  also 
by  Jno.  Blair  &  Jno.  Harvie.  Members  of  the  Old  Con¬ 
gress. 

495  Miscellaneous.  Letters  of  Congressmen,  Senators,  Noted 
men  of  Virginia,  etc.  70  pieces. 

496  Amherst,  Sir  Jeffrey.  Celebrated  English  General. 
Served  with  Distinction  in  America.  Captured  Louisburg, 
Crown  Point,  Ticonderoga,  etc.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Camp  of 
Crown  Point,  Aug.  31,  1759.  To  Col.  Bradstreet. 

Fine  Specimen.  Mentions  Wolfe.  “The  Deserters  from 
Captain  Smith’s  Company  is  a  very  extraordinary  one  in¬ 
deed,  the  Captain  has  done  very  right  to  go  and  try  to  fetch 
them  back,  they  should  make  example  of  Deserters  imme¬ 
diately  on  their  return  to  their  Province  which  would  put  a 
stop  to  such  shameful  behavior.  I  approve  entirely  of  the 
shed  at  Saratoga,  and  the  Floor  at  the  Store  House  at  Fort 
Miller,  zvhich  you  zuill  please  to  order  may  be  done.  I  have 
no  nezvs  yet  from  Mr.  Wolfe. 

497  Astor,  John  Jacob.  The  founder  of  a  family  of  Million¬ 
aires.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  Sep.  2,  1808. 

498  Benton,  Thos  H.  Eminent  Statesman.  “Old  Bidlion.” 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  Nov.  24,  1847. 

499  Byoanch,  Anthony.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Eishkill,  Dec.  6,  1780. 
Written  in  behalf  of  John  Keese,  D.  Q.  M.  To  Jno. 
Fisher. 

Mentions  Washington.  The  Bearer  Mr.  Brooks  is  going  to 
Head  Quarters  to  repair  the  Windozus,  etc.,  for  the  accomo- 


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dation  of  Genl.  W ashington.  You  will  please  furnish  him 
zuith  putty  sufficient  for  the  purpose.  Send  three  pair  of 
And  Irons  to  Captain  Mitchell,  to  be  forzvarded  for  Gen. 
Washington’s  use,”  etc. 

500  Cass,  Lewis.  Secretary  of  War  &  Presidential  Nom¬ 
inee.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Dec.  8,  1832. 

In  reference  to  the  Treaty  zoith  the  Creek  Indians. 

501  Clark,  Gen.  Wm.  Celebrated  Explorer  &  Governor  of 
Louisiana  Territory.  Joined  with  Lewis  in  the  North¬ 
western  Exploring  Expedition.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  St.  Louis, 
Tune  7,  1816.  Portion  of  date  torn  off.  To  Genl.  Thos. 
A.  Smith. 

“I  must  require  the  favor  of  you  to  order  some  Whiskey  to 
each  of  the  Tribes  of  Sioux,  Winnebagoes  &  Fox,  who  have  lately 
attended  the  Treaty  at  this  place,  and  go  off  uncommonly  well 
pleased.” 

502  Croghan,  Col.  Geo.  Indian  fighter.  Served  with  dis¬ 
tinction  at  Tippecanoe.  The  Defender  of  Fort  Stephen¬ 
son.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Lower  Sandusky,  May  14,  1813.  To 
Gen.  Green  Clay. 

503  Dearborn,  Henry.  Served  at  Bunker  Hill.  Maj.  Gen. 
in  the  War  of  1812'.  Sec.  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Wash¬ 
ington,  March  18,  1812,  with  address. 

504  Everett,  Edward.  Eminent  Orator  &  Statesman  A 
L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  London,  Nov.  25,  1841. 

505  Garfield,  James  A.  President  of  the  United  States.  .\s- 
sassinated.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pp.  Executive  [Mansion, 
M’ashington,  May  29,  1781.  To  Geo.  Bancroft. 

Thanking  Mr.  Bancroft,  on  behalf  of  Mrs.  Garfield  for 
a  box  of  Roses.  Fine  specimen  as  President. 

506  Grant,  Ulysses  S.  President  of  the  United  States.  Com¬ 
mander  in  Chief  of  the  Union  Army.  A.  N.  S.  8vo.  Head 
Quarters,  Jackson,  Oct.  16,  1862.  To  Gov.  [Morton  of 
Indiana. 

507  Greeley,  Horace.  Journalist  &  Presidential  Nominee. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  New  York,  April  12',  1863  &  L.  S.  8vo. 
New  York,  [May  27,  1861.  2  pieces. 

508  Hale,  D.  Officer  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Fishkill,  Oct.  15,  1778. 


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509  Hall,  James.  Jurist  &  Author  of  “Sketches  of  the 
\\^est,”  etc.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pp.  Cincinnati,  Jan.  12,  1859. 

510  Halpin,  Chas.  G.  Author  and  Soldier.  Wrote  under  the 
pen  name  of  “Miles  O’Reilly.”  A.  N.  S.  8vo.  June  8, 
1863. 

51 1  Headley,  Joel  T.  Historian.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  New¬ 

burgh,  March  i,  1854. 

Interesting  letter  about  Genl.  Washington. 

512  Heckewelder,  Rev.  John.  The  Celebrated  Moravian 

Missionary  to  the  Indians.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  3  pp.  Gnaden- 
hulten,  July  ii,  1809.  To  Jacob  Cist,  with  address. 

513  Humphrys,  David.  Aide  to  Genl.  Washington.  Dis¬ 
tinguished  at  the  Siege  of  York.  Poet.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3 

pp.  Head  Quarters,  Feby.  4,  1783.  To  Major  Barker, 
with  address. 

514  Huntingdon,  Jedediah.  Brig.  Genl.  in  the  Revolution. 
In  the  Gourt  Martial  which  tried  Andre.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Neilson  Point,  Sep.  19,  1779,  with  address. 

515  Jackson,  Andrew.  President  of  the  United  States.  “The 
Hero  of  New  Orleans.”  Part  of  Parchment  D.  S.  4to. 
Washington,  July  9,  1829.  Signed  also  by  Martin  Van 
Buren. 

516  Kirkland,  Jared  P.  Eminent  Naturalist.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
4  pp.  Poland,  Jan.  1834.  To  Thos.  Say,  with  address. 

517  Knox,  Henry.  Major  Genl.  in  the  Revolution.  First 
Secretary  of  the  Cincinnati.  Sec.  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
WGr  Department,  July  9,  1792.  To  Gov.  Mifflin,  with 
address. 

518  Laurens,  Henry.  President  of  the  Gontinental  Con¬ 
gress.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  Philad.,  Nov.  18,  1778.  To 
the  Earl  of  Stirling. 

A  fine  specimen  and  a  highly  historical  letter  in  zvhich  he 
says: 

“I  perceive  by  a  copy  of  a  Letter,  which  this  moment  reached 
me  from  General  Washington  &  forwarded  by  your  Lordship,  that 
Sir  Henry  Clinton  was  in  the  Garrison  at  New  York  on  the  loth 
unless  he  had  written  the  original  before  his  departure  &  anticipated 
a  date  the  more  effectually  to  conceal  his  absence  from  our  knowl¬ 
edge.  *  *  *  Mr.  Gerard  conveyed  to  me  by  his  Secretary  the  follow- 


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ing  intelligence  which  if  authentic  &  the  Minister  is  persuaded  it  is, 
will  give  a  favorable  aspect  to  fhe  affairs  of  the  other.  Count  d’Es- 
taing  sailed  from  Massachusetts  Bay  in  the  morning  of  the  4th  in  a 
very  stormy  gale  of  a  fair  wind  &  went  safely  to  sea,  in  the  Evening 
of  that  day  an  Express  from  -  arrived  at  Boston  with  informa¬ 

tion  tliat  Admiral  Byron’s  Fleet  of  16  Sail  of  the  Line  which  had  been 
lying  perdue,  had  been  overtaken  by  the  Violent  Storm  which  hap- 
pended  on  the  3d.  The  whole  fleet  were  dispersed.  The  Somerst  of  64 
Guns  wrecked,  40  of  her  men  drowned,  about  500  made  Prisoners, 
4  or  5  large  ships  were  seen  entangled  among  the  Shoals  &  Rocks 
all  their  topmasts  gone  &  several  lower  masts.  The  topmasts  ’tis 
natural  to  suppose  had  been  struck.  The  Ships  if  not  already 
stranded,  were  thought  to  be  in  the  utmost  danger,”  &c. 

519  Laurens,  John.  Aide  to  Genl.  Washington.  Served  with 
distinction  at  iMonmouth,  Brandywine,  Germantown  & 
Yorktown,  where  he  received  the  Sword  of  the  Com¬ 
mander.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Bordeaux,  Jan.  27,  1777.  To 
Hon.  Harry  Laurens,  with  address. 

A  fine  specimen.  To  his  father. 

Lincoln  Refuses  to  Reinforce  Louisville,  Ky. 

520  Lincoln,  Abraham.  President  of  the  United  States. 
The  Great  Emancipator.  Assassinated  by  Booth.  L.  S. 
4to,  4  pp.  Executive  iMansion,  Washington,  Sep.  29,  1861. 
To  Gov.  O.  P.  Morton. 

An  important  unpublished  historical  loar  letter,  in  relation 
to  Arms  and  Conduct  of  the  War.  Gen.  Morton  having 
requested  reinforcement  for  Louisville,  Ky.  He  has  this  to 
say: 

“.-\s  to  Kentucky,  you  do  not  estimate  that  State  as  more  im¬ 
portant  than  I  do,  but  I  am  compelled  to  watch  all  points,  while  I 
write  this,  I  am,  if  not  in  range,  at  least  in  hearing  of  cannon-shot, 
from  an  army  of  enemies  more  than  a  hundred  thousand  strong,  I 
do  not  expect  them  to  capture  the  cit}';  but  knozv  they  would,  if  I 
were  to  send  the  men  and  arms  from  here  to  defend  Louisville,  of 
wliich  there  is  not  a  single  hostile  armed  soldier  within  forty  miles, 
nor  any  force  known  to  be  moving  upon  it  from  any  distance.  It  is 
true  the  army  in  our  front  may  make  a  half  circle  around  south¬ 
ward,  and  move  on  Louisville,  but  when  they  do  we  will  make  a 
half  circle  around  northward,  and  meet  them,  and  in  the  meantime 
we  will  get  up  what  forces  we  can  from  other  sources  also  to  meet 
them.  I  hope  Zollikoffer  has  left  Cumberland  Gap  (though  I  fear 
he  has  not)  because  if  he  has,  I  rather  infer  he  did  it  because  of  his 
dread  of  Camp  Dick  Robinsofi,  reinforced  from  Cincinnati,  moving 
on  him,  than  because  of  his  intention  to  move  on  Louisville.  But  if 


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he  does  go  around  and  reinforce  Buckner,  let  Dick  Robinson  come 
around  and  reinforce  Sherman,  and  the  thing  is  substantially  as  it 
was  when  Zollikhoffer  left  Cumberland  Gap.  I  state  this  as  an  illus¬ 
tration,  for  in  fact,  I  think  if  the  Gap  is  left  open  to  us,  Dick  Robin¬ 
son  should  take  at  and  hold  it,  while  Indiana  and  the  vicinty  of  Louis¬ 
ville  in  Kentucky  can  reinforce  Sherman  faster  than  Zollikolfer  can 
Buckner. 

“You  requested  that  Lt.  Col.  Wood  of  the  Army  should  be  ap¬ 
pointed  a  Brigadier  General,  I  will  only  say  that  very  formidable 
objection  has  been  made  to  this  from  Indiana.” 

521  Lincoln.  A.  L.  S.  of  Isaac  W.  Arnold,  4to.  Chicago, 
Sep.  18,  1861.  To  Abraham  Lincoln. 

I  Introducing  0.  M.  Dormon  of  Florida. 

522  Lincoln. .  A.  L.  S.  of  Grant  Goodrich,  8vo.  Chicago, 
Sep.  18,  1861,  to  Abraham  Lincoln. 

Introducing  0.  M.  Dormon. 

523  Lossing,  Brosm  J.  Historian.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp,  4to. 
Poughkeepsie,  July  27,  1852.  To  Fitz  Greene  Halleck. 

An  interesting  letter.  Refers  to  the  Field  Book  of  the 
Revolution,  and  Halleck’s  Poem  of  “Fanny.” 

524  McArthur,  Duncan.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  War  of  1812. 
Succeeded  Genl.  Harrison  in  Command  of  the  Army  of 
the  AVest.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Detroit,  Oct.  9,  1814.  To 
Othniel  Looker,  with  franked  address. 

An  interesting  historical  letter,  mentioning  his  intended 
expedition  into  Canada. 

525  Meigs,  Return  Jonathan.  Officer  in  the  Revolution  & 
Post  Master  General.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Nashville,  Oct. 
21,  1814. 

526  Otis,  Samuel  A.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress.  D.  S. 
twice,  4to,  2  pp.  Washington,  Dec.  14,  1804. 

The  subpeena  for  Wm.  Wirt  to  appear  before  the  Senate 
of  the  U.  S.  to  testify  at  the  trial  of  Judge  Samuel  Chase,  on 
an  impeachment. 

527  Parsons,  Samuel  H.  Major  Gen.  in  the  Revolution. 
First  Judge  of  the  Northwest  Territory.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3 
pp.  Middleton,  Nov.  i,  1778.  To  Genl.  Schuyler,  with 
address. 

“I  entered  into  the  Spirit  of  the  Controversy  with  Great  Britain 
very  early,  and  in  civil  Life  took  a  decisive  Part  in  Favor  of  my 


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Country  in  which  I  have  the  Satisfaction  to  believe  my  Services  were 
of  some  avail.  On  first  raising  Troops  for  the  Defence  of  the 
County,  1  accepted  a  Regiment  and  in  that  and  my  Present  Rank 
have  serv’d  to  this  Time,  *  *  *  as  the  Pay  allow’d  me  is  not  adequate 
to  mine  &■  my  family  Expenses,  I  must  therefore  be  compelled  to 
leave  the  Army  unless  I  can  have  such  Rank  the  pay  of  which  will 
support  my  Family.” 

528  Phillips,  Wm.  A  Celebrated  British  General  captured 
with  Genl.  Burgoyne.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Cambridge,  Nov. 
21,  1777. 

529  Pope,  Jno.  Alaj.  Gen.  in  the  Union  Army.  A  copy  of 
his  letter  to  Genl.  Fitz  John  Porter,  Aug.  29,  1862.  In 
the  field  near  Bull  Run.  Endorsed  on  the  back  in  the 
handwriting  of  Pope.  “Order  sent  Porter  on  Friday 
Night,  29th  Aug.,  when  I  found  that  he  had  failed  to 
attack  &  instead  had  retreated. 

530  Powers,  Hiram.  The  Celebrated  Sculptor  of  the  “Greek 
Slave.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Florence,  Feby.  7,  1840. 

All  interesting  letter  on  artistic  matters. 

531  Putnam,  Rufus.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution.  Founder 
of  Marietta,  Ohio.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  ^Marietta,  May  21,  1802. 
To  Paul  Fearing,  with  address. 

Calling  the  first  meeting  of  the  Trustees  of  the  University 
of  Athens,  Ohio. 

532  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  April  20,  1797.  Signed  also 
by  Manasseh  Cutler,  Griffin  Green  &  Robt.  Adams. 

A  Deed  for  a  portion  of  the  land  granted  them  by  the 
United  States,  in  the  Territory  Northeast  of  the  Ohio. 

533  Revolution.  A  Series  of  Autograph  Letters  Signed  by 
Officers  and  Soldiers  in  the  Revolution,  including  Richd. 
King,  Col.  Henry  Hay,  Richd.  Norwood,  Jno,  Keese,  Wm. 
Phillips,  etc.  8  pieces. 

534  Rochambeau,  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  Vimeur,  Count 
de.  Marshal  of  France.  Served  in  the  American  Revolu¬ 
tion,  Rendering  important  Services  at  Yorktown.  L.  S. 
4to.  May  i,  1780,  with  address. 

535  Rogers,  Major  Robert.  .A.  Celebrated  Partisan  officer  of 
the  French  and  Indian  War.  Commander  the  “Oueen’s 


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Rangers”  in  the  American  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
Crown  Point,  Feby.  23,  1760,  neatly  repaired. 

A71  interesting  historical  letter,  excessively  rare,  “On  ye 

thirteenth  Instant  coming  hither  Half  hetzvixt  this  and  - - - 

the  Enemy  attacked  me,  and  took  and  kild  Eight  Men  of  my 
Recruits.  I  made  my  escape  to  Crozvn  point,  the  Enemy 
was  about  seventy  in  number,  zvlio  carried  off  tzvelve  hundred 
po'unds  Nezv  York  money  from  me  and  a  Chest  of  Arms 
thirty  Four,  and  several  other  Valable  affairs,  yet  I  am  in 
good  helth.” 

536  Sargent,  Maj.  Winthrop.  Distinguished  Officer  in  the 
Revolution.  Aide  to  Genl.  Howe.  Governor  of  the  North¬ 
west  Territory.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Boston,  April  20,  1781, 
with  address. 

537  Sargent,  Winthrop.  Flistorical  Writer.  A.  L.  S.  4to, 
4  pp.  Natchez,  April  ii,  1861. 

An  interesting  letter  on  the  political  condition  of  the 
country  and  speaking  in  a  very  discourageing  manner  of  Mr. 
Lincoln  and  his  cabinet,  upholding  the  South  in  their  actions, 
as  the  supporters  of  the  Constitution,  mentions  his  life  of 
Andre,  etc. 

538  Shirley,  William.  One  of  the  Ablest  Colonial  Gover¬ 
nors  of  Massachusetts.  Lieut.  Genl.  of  the  British  Army. 
Planned  the  expedition  against  Cape  Breton.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Boston,  June  15,  1755.  To  Col.  Peter  Schuyler. 

“This  will  be  delivered  you  by  Lt.  Colonel  Ellison  of  my 
Regiment,  whom  I  have  directed  to  confer  with  yourself,  Colonel 
Johnson,  and  Colonel  Lydius  (if  upon  the  Spot)  upon  the  proper 
measures  to  be  taken  for  conveying  the  troop  destined  for  the  Strait 
of  Niagara  in  the  Expedition  under  my  command,  in  which  consulta¬ 
tion  I  should  much  rely  upon  your  advice  and  Judgmt.,”  &c. 

539  Slavery.  A  Series  of  Kentucky  &  Alabama  Slave  Deeds, 
or  Bills  of  Sale  for  Negro  Slaves.  Folio  &  4to.  Various 
dates.  6  pieces. 

540  Slavery.  Manumition  of  a  Negro  Slave  named  Jack. 
By  Samuel  AVhite  of  Flarrison  County,  Ky.  Feby.  i,  1808. 
4to. 

541  Slavery.  Bond  To  keep  a  Manumitted  Slave  from  be¬ 
coming  a  charge  upon  the  County  Lincoln,  Ky.  Folio  & 
the  Certificate  of  Stephenson  Huston  that  a  certain  Negro 
named  Aaron  was  born  free,  1825.  2  pieces. 


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542  Slavery.  Tlic  Case  of  J.  A.  &  J.  B.  Payne  aj^ainst  tlie 
Kentucky  Central  Railroad  Company  for  the  arrest  of 
Nej^roe  Slaves  belonging  to  the  said  J.  A.  t'v  J.  B.  Payne, 
with  the  Depositions  of  the  Plaintiff.  1865,  folio,  6  ])p. 
One  of  the  last  efforts  of  a  Shwe  holder. 

543  Sparks,  Jared.  Biographer.  Wrote  the  life  and  Edited 
the  writings  of  Genl.  Washington.  L.  S.  4to.  Cam¬ 
bridge,  Sep.  I,  1843. 

544  Stiles,  Ezra.  President  of  Yale  College.  The  Friend 
of  Franklin,  and  a  Celebrated  Clergyman.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3 
pp.  Yale  College,  no  date,  with  address. 

A  personal  letter  in  reference  to  his  son  and  the  manner 
in  which  he  is  treating  his  re  ife. 

545  Stowe,  Harriet  Beecher.  A  Virulent  Abolitionist. 

Author  of  “Uncle  Tom’s  Cabin.”  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  ])p. 
Boston,  i\Iay  24,  1856.  To  Dr.  Rafles. 

An  interesting  letter  recommending  to  Dr.  Rafles  and  ask¬ 
ing  assistance  for  a  talented  Negro  Woman  who  was  coming 
to  England. 

“The  reading  season  being  now  over  in  this  country,  she  is  in¬ 
duced  to  try  her  success  in  England.  Her  reading  of  Uncle  Tom’s 
Cabin,  which  I  dramatised  e.v[>ressly  for  her  has  been  considered 
unequalled.  *  *  *  Her  success  will  benefit  the  Anti-Slavery  Cause,  by 
showing  the  talent  that  lies  concealed  in  the  race  which  she  repre¬ 
sents,  etc.,  etc. 

546  Tallmadge,  Benjamin.  Distinguished  Officer  in  the 
Revolution.  One  of  Washington’s  Military  Family.  Had 
the  Custody  of  Major  Andre  till  the  execution.  A.  L.  S. 
4to,  3  pp.  Litchfield,  IMarch  23,  1793. 

An  interesting  letter  in  defense  of  Alex.  Hamilton. 
“From  your  name  not  appearing  in  some  of  the  last  business 
before  Congress.  I  zoos  persuaded  you  must  be  out  of  health, 
the  transaction,  more  particularly  respecting  Hamilton,  had 
more  baseness  in  the  attempt,  than  almost  anything  I  ez'er 
knezv  bro’t  before  the  Legislature  of  a  free  people,  and  the 
most  consummate  part  of  its  ijieanness  consisted  in  the  at¬ 
tempt  to  zvithdrazv  the  sez’eral  resolutions  zvithout  taking  the 
Sense  of  the  house  upon  the  Question,  by  this  mentis  leazdng 
the  public  mind  impressed  zoith  very  unfavorable  ideas  of  the 
Secretary.  But  I  can  hardly  feel  sufficiently  thankful  that  the 
friends  to  good  order  &  open  manly  behaz’ior,  held 
the  minority  to  the  business  &  thereby  prevented  them  from 
blasting  the  Character  of  a  z’ery  honest  &  useful  Serz'ant  of 
the  public,”  etc. 


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547  Thacher,  James.  Physician  &  Author.  Surgeon  in  the 
Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  Plymouth,  April  20,  1840. 
To  Jno.  Trumbull. 

In  reference  to  his  portrait  painted  by  TriimbuU. 

548  Thomson,  Chas.  Secretary  of  the  Continental  Congress. 
L.  S.  folio.  Nov.  14,  1785. 

549  Treat,  Col.  Robert.  Colonial  Governor  of  Connecticut. 
Served  in  King  Phillip’s  Indian  War  and  defeated  the 
Indians  at  Narragansett  in  Dec.  1675.  Was  one  of  the 
Five  Judges.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Milford,  Aug.  20,  1697. 

Fine  Specimen.  J"ery  rare. 

550  Trumbull,  John.  Aide  to  General  Washington.  Cele¬ 
brated  Artist.  Painted  Washington’s  Portrait.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  New  York,  Feby.  14,  1834,  with  address. 

551  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  Jan.  24,  1849.  To  his 
wife,  with  address. 

552  Trumbull,  Jonathan.  Governor  of  Connecticut.  Called 
“Brother  Jonathan”  by  Washington.  D.  S.  4to.  Lebanon, 
Aug.  17,  1775. 

Giving  permission  to  carry  out  of  the  colony  400  Barrels  of 
Porter  for  the  use  of  the  Continental  Army,  and  mentions 
that  Genl.  W ashington’ s  advises  that  it  be  taken  overland,  the 
permission  was  granted  to  “Philip  Van  Ranselair.” 

553  Trumbull,  Col.  Joseph.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress  & 
Commissary  General  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  4to, 
Camp  at  Cambridge,  Aug.  10,  1775.  To  Christopher 
Lefihngwell,  with  address. 

A  Fine  Military  letter. 

554  Washington,  Bushrod,  Justice  of  the  Supreme  Court 
of  the  U.  S.  Washington’s  Executor.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp. 
Mount  Vernon,  Dec.  28,  1825,  with  address. 

555  ’Williamson,  Genl.  A.  A  Distinguished  Officer  in  the 
Revolution.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  White  Hall,  Jan  19,  1779. 
To  Maj.  Gen.  Lincoln. 

This  excellent  officer  and  patriot  could  hardly  write  his 
name.  Full  autograph  letters  of  his  are  not  obtainable. 

556  Miscellaneous.  A.  L.  S.  &  L.  S.  of  Scientists,  States¬ 
men,  etc.,  including  J.  S.  Newberry,  Chas  Whittlesy,  Peter 


78 


Force,  Thos.  Corwin,  Wm.  B.  Reed,  Edward  \V.  Tupper, 
David  Putnam,  J.  T.  Kirkland,  Reverdy  Johnson,  Frank¬ 
lin  B.  Hough,  Wm.  W.  Francis,  Nathan  Burrows  &  A. 
C.  Dodge.  13  pieces. 

557  Aldrich,  Thomas  Bailey.  Popular  American  Poet.  A. 
L.  S.  8vo.  Boston,  April  22,  1887. 

558  Authors.  Cut  Signatures  of  American  Authors,  includ¬ 
ing  Mark  Twain,  Chas.  Miner,  Frank  R.  Stockton,  J.  G. 
Holland,  Alex.  Wilson,  James  Whitcomb  Riley,  etc.  10 
pieces. 

559  Bailey,  Philip  Jas.  Eminent  English  Poet.  Author  of 
“Festus.”  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  3  pp.  London,  June  6,  1891,  with 
a  quotation  from  “Festus.” 

560  Barrett,  Lawrence.  Celebrated  Actor.  x\.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Philad.,  March  i,  1879. 

561  Belknap,  Jeremy.  Eminent  Clergyman  and  Historian. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Boston,  Nov.  24,  1897. 

562  Boker,  Geo.  H.  Poet  and  Dramatist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Philad.,  April  5,  1887. 

563  Bradley,  John  H.  Citizen  of  Westchester,  Pa.  A.  L. 
S.  4to,  II  pp.  Columbus,  Nov.  10,  i860. 

An  interesting  letter  to  Dr.  Wm.  Darlington,  containing 
anecdotes  of  the  Revolution,  in  and  around  Pennsylvania. 

564  Broadside.  Village  Record  Oflhee,  Oct.  8,  1834.  To 
the  Anti-Jackson  Committees  of  Vigilance  of  the  respec¬ 
tive  townships  of  Chester  County.  The  Committee  of 
Vigilance  of  the  Borough  of  West  Chester  beg  leave  to 
address  you.  Friends  of  the  Constitution,  etc.,  folio. 
Soiled  and  Inkstained. 

565  Bryant,  Wm.  Cullen.  Eminent  Poet.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
New  York,  July  18,  1873. 

566  Burdette,  Robert  J.  Humorist  &  Journalist.  Auto¬ 
graph  pun  on  his  name.  Signed,  8vo.  Media,  Nov.  7, 
1879. 

567  Cable,  Geo.  W.  Popular  Author,  in  the  “Negro  Dia¬ 
lect.”  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Northampton,  Sep.  19,  1887. 


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$68  Carey,  Mathew.  Publisher  &  Political  Economist.  A. 
L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  Philad.,  Feby.  8,  1825. 

569  Cary,  Alice.  Popular  Poet  &  Novelist.  Autograph 
Sentiment,  Signed.  8vo.  New  York,  1862. 

570  Christensen,  A.  Arctic  Explorer.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp. 
Upernavik,  July  ii,  i860. 

571  Curtis,  Geo.  Wm.  Author  of  “The  Potiphar  Papers.” 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Staten  Island,  June  9,  1882. 

572  Darlington,  Wm.  Distinguished  Botanist  and  Politi¬ 
cian.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  West  Chester,  Oct.  23, 
1827. 

573  Donnelly,  Ignatius.  Author  &  Politician.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
2  pp.  Hastings,  July,  16,  1885. 

574  Eminent  Men.  A.  L.  S.  &  L.  S.  of  Benson  J.  Tossing, 
Andrew  G.  Curtin,  Brig.  Gen.  O.  O.  Howard,  Wm.  Lloyd 
Garrison,  Edward  Everett,  Chas.  Sumner,  Salmon  P. 
Chase  &  Cyrus  W.  Field.  8  pieces. 

575  English,  Thos.  Dunn.  Poet,  Author  of  “Ben  Bolt.”  L. 
S.  4to.  Various  dates.  2'  pieces. 

576  Episcopal  Bishops.  A.  L.  S.  of  Bishops  of  the  Protes¬ 
tant  Episcopal  Church,  including  O.  W.  Whitaker  (2), 
S.  Bowman,  Wm.  Bacon  Stevens  and  one  other.  5  pieces. 

577  Filson,  John.  Companion  of  Paul  Boone  and  First  His¬ 
torian  of  Kentucky.  Parchment  A.  D.  S.,  large  folio.  Sep. 
7.  1787- 

A  Deed  to  Land  in  Chester  Co.,  Pa. 

578  Fremont,  Gen.  Jno.  C.  “The  Pathfinder”  &  Presidential 
Nominee.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Point  Pleasant,  Sep.  3,  1887. 

579  Generals.  Signatures  of  Revolutionary,  Union,  and  Con¬ 
federal  Generals,  including  Philip  H.  Sheridan,  Jno.  B. 
Gordon,  Benj.  F.  Butler,  W.  T.  Sherman,  Anthony  Wayne 
(2),  &  Signature  of  Robert  Morris.  7  pieces. 

580  Grinnell,  Henry.  Author  of  the  Grinned  Arctic  Expe¬ 
dition.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  New  York,  Jan  31,  i860. 

581  Grinnell,  Henry.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Various  dates,  4  pieces. 


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582  Hamlin,  Hannibal.  Vice  President  of  the  United  States. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Bangor,  May  28,  1887. 

583  Hartranft,  Jno.  F.  Brev.  Maj.  Gen.  in  the  Union  Army. 
Governor  of  Penn.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Various  dates.  4  pieces. 

584  Hayes,  Isaac  I.  Artie  Explorer.  Autograph  Manu¬ 
script,  6  pp.,  folio.  Entitled  “The  Goblin  of  the  Ice,  A 
Drama  in  Eive  Acts.” 

585  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo  &  4to.  Various  dates  (6)  ^ 
D.  S.  4to  ( i).  7  pieces. 

586  Holmes,  Oliver  Wendell.  Eminent  Physician  Poet  & 
Essayist.  Autograph  Sentiment,  Signed.  Boston,  Dec.  3, 
1885.' 

587  Hopkinson,  Jos.  Author  of  “Hail  Columbia.”  A.  D.  S. 
Small  4to.  April  12,  1805. 

588  Howells,  Wm.  Dean.  Author  and  Editor.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Cambridge.  Aug.  15,  1867. 

589  Lippard,  George.  Popular  Early  American  Novelist 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  March  21,  1852. 

590  Lottery  Ticket.  A  Sheet  of  Nine  Tickets  of  the  United 
States  Lottery.  Nov.  18,  1776.  Signed  by  G.  Campbell. 

591  Lowell,  Jas.  Russell.  Eminent  Poet.  Autograph,  dated 
Nov.  9,  1885. 

592  McKean,  Thos.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Indepen¬ 
dence  &  Governor  of  Pennsylvania.  Parchment  D.  S. 
folio.  Lancaster,  April  6,  1803. 

593  McKinley,  Wm.  President  of  the  United  States.  As¬ 
sassinated.  L.  S.  and  two  lines  Autograph.  8vo.  Wash¬ 
ington,  Eeby.  23,  1886. 

594  Marshall,  Humphrey.  Celebrated  Botanist  &  Horticul¬ 
turist.  D.  S.  folio.  3  pp.  March  3,  1798. 

595  Marshall,  Abraham  A.  Lather  of  Humphrey  Marshall. 
His  Last  Will  and  Testament  Signed  with  his  mark. 
M'est  Bradford,  April  12,  1760.  2  pp.  folio. 

596  Miller,  “Joaquin”  Cincinnatus  H.  The  sweet  tongued 
Poet  of  the  Sierras.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Oakland,  Aug.  13, 
1887. 


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597  Nadaillac,  Marquis  de.  Eminent  Anthropologist.  A.  L. 
S.  8vo.  Various  dates.  2  pieces. 

598  Nast,  Thos.  Noted  Caricaturist.  A.  L.  S.  oblong,  ato. 
New  York,  Sep.  18,  1876. 

599  New  Jersey.  Sheet  of  Notes  $6,  $7,  $8,  $9  of  the 
People’s  Bank  of  Patterson,  N.  J.,  unsigned. 

600  Parkman,  Francis.  Eminent  Historian.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Boston,  Sep.  27,  1893. 

601  Parton,  James.  Biographer.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  &  D.  S.  8vo. 
Various  dates.  2  pieces. 

602  Pennsylvania  Evening  Post.  From  Aug.  3,  1775,  Dec. 
13.  i777>  Dec.  4,  1778  &  June  30,  1778. 

This  issue  of  Dec.  /j,  1777,  contains  the  celebrated  letter 
from  Ren.  Jacob  Duche  to  Genl.  Washington. 

603  Pennsylvania.  Early  Pennsylvania.  Parchment  Deed. 
Signed  by  James  Logan,  Thos.  Story  &  Griffith  Owen, 
Dated  Sep.  10,  1701,  with  fine  impressions  of  the  Large 
Wax  Seal  of  the  Province,  in  a  tin  box,  attached. 

604  Petition  of  the  Inhabitants  of  Chester  County.  To  the 

Judges  of  the  Court  of  Quarter  Sessions,  for  a  Bridge 
across  the  Brandywine,  1805.  Signed  by  Samuel  Painter, 
Jesse  Mercer,  Jos.  Pennock,  Jacob  Yearsley,  Caleb  Dil- 
worth  and  others.  Folio. 

605  Physicians.  A.  L.  S.  of  Eminent  Physicians,  including 
Samuel  W.  Gross,  D.  Hayes  Agnew,  Thos.  S.  Kirkbride, 
H.  C.  Yarrow,  Alfred  Stille,  Robt.  Hare,  etc.  7  pieces. 

606  Porter,  Fitz  John.  Brev.  Brig.  Genl.  in  the  Union  Army. 
The  Victim  of  Gen.  Pope.  A.  L.  S.  Various  dates,  2 
pieces. 

607  Presidents  of  the  United  States.  Signatures  of  Grover 
Cleveland,  Jas.  A.  Garfield  (3),  R.  B.  Hayes  &  Andrew 
Johnson.  6  pieces. 

608  Prime,  Wm.  C.  Author  of  “Boat  Life  in  Egypt.”  A 
L.  S.  8vo,  2  pp.  New  York,  Dec.  27,  1880. 

609  Randall,  James  R.  Author  of  “Maryland,  My  Mary¬ 
land.”  Autograph  copy  signed  of  one  Verse  of  his  fa¬ 
mous  song.  Dated  April  17,  1887.  8vo. 


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610  Read,  Thos.  Buchanan.  Celebrated  Poet  and  Painter. 
Autograph  Poem  Signed.  4to,  2'  pp.  Entitled  “The  fru- 
ant.”' 

On  the  last  page  is  an  A.  N.  S.  Dated  Philad.  Jan.  2^,  i8g^, 
in  reference  to  the  Poem. 

61 1  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Rome,  Feb.  26,  1869. 

612  Read,  Harriet  D.  Wife  of  the  Poet.  A.  L.  C.  8vo. 
Oct.  19,  1888,  with  two  Verses  of  a  Poem  in  the  Autograph 
of  her  husband. 

613  Scientists.  A.  L.  S.  &  L.  S.  of  A.  Heilprin,  Asa  Gray, 
L.  B.  Di  Cesnola,  C.  Rau,  F.  W.  Putnam,  and  Frank  H. 
Cushing,  F.  V.  Hayden,  J.  L.  LeConte,  etc.  10  pieces. 

614  Scott,  Winfield.  Gen.  of  the  U.  S.  Army.  Distinguished 
in  War  with  Mexico.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pp.  July  26,  1850, 
with  addressed  envelope. 

615  Shippen,  Wm.  Chief  Justice  of  the  S.  C.  of  Penn.  A. 
L.  S.  folio.  Philad.,  Nov.  6,  1770. 

616  Simms,  Wm.  Gilmore.  Popular  Southern  Poet  & 
Author.  A.  L.  S.  “Simms.”  4to.  New  York.  No  date. 

617  Smith,  Rev.  Samuel  F.  Author  of  “America.”  Auto¬ 
graph  Copy  Signed  of  two  Verses  of  the  Hymn  “America.” 
Dated  Oct.  31,  1892. 

618  Sonntag,  August.  Arctic  Explorer.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New 
York,  June  21,  1856. 

619  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pp.  Dec.  15,  1857. 

620  Statesmen.  A.  F.  S.  &  L.  S.  of  Dank  Webster,  Simon 

Cameron,  Jay  Cooke,  Jas.  A.  Beaver,  Jno.  J.  Ingalls,  Rufus 
Choate,  Wayne  MaeVeagh,  etc.  17  pieces. 

621  Stedman,  Edmund  Clarence.  Poet.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2'  pp. 
New  York,  Jan.  31,  1893  &  L.  S.  4to,  New  York,  April  26, 
1887.  2  pieces. 

622  Taylor  (James)  Bayard.  Eminent  Poet  &  Traveller.  A. 
L.  S.  8vo,  4  pp.  (Date  cut  off.) 

C23  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Berlin,  July  3,  1878. 

624  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Gotha,  Nov.  29,  1873. 


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625  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  Small  4to,  Aug.  30,  1870. 

Final  Receipt  to  Fields,  Osgood  &  Co.  for  the  serial  story 
of  “Joseph  and  FFis  Frie)id,”  published  in  the  “Atlantic 
Monthly.” 

626  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  2  pp.  Cedarcroft,  Sep.  21, 
1866. 

Interesting  letter  to  las.  T.  Fields  inviting  him  to  Cedarcroft, 

627  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  (J.  Bayard  Taylor),  ato.  Phoenix- 
ville,  July  3,  1847. 

628  Ta5dor,  Marie  H.  Wife  of  the  Poet.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Var¬ 
ious  dates  &  Signature  of  Rebecca  W.  Taylor,  mother  of 
the  Poet.  3  pieces. 

629  Taylor,  Zachary.  President  of  the  United  States.  Parch¬ 
ment.  D.  S.  folio.  Washington,  Feby.  13,  1850. 

630  West  Chester.  A  Sheet  of  Fractional  Currency  of  the 

Corporation  of  West  Chester.  25c  (3),  &  I2j^c  (2)., 

Sep.  30,  1837. 

631  Miscellaneous.  A.  L.  S.  &  L.  S.  of  Authors,  Artists, 
Prominent  Pennsylvanians,  etc.  30  pieces. 

632  Lot  of  Signatures  of  Eminent  Men. 

633  Lot  of  Miscellaneous  Letters. 

634  Aldrich,  Thomas  Bailey.  Popular  American  Poet.  A. 
L.  S.  8vo,  2  pp.  Ponkapog,  June  13,  1896,  to  John  G. 
Whittier. 

In  reference  to  quotations  in  some  of  his  ivorhs  made 
from  some  of  Whittier’s  poems. 

635  Bancroft,  Geo.  Eminent  Historian.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  3  pp. 
Sep.  13,  i860  to  Ticknor  &  Fields. 

Mentions  Irz'ing  and  Bryant. 

636  Biddle,  Charles.  Vice  President  of  the  Supreme  Execu¬ 
tive  Council  of  Penna.  D.  S.  4to.  Phila.  March  20,  1787. 

637  Biddle,  Clement.  Distinguished  Colonel  in  the  Revolu¬ 
tion.  “The  Fighting  Quaker.”  Friend  of  Washington. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philad.  Nov.  5,  1785,  to  Genl.  Greene.  In¬ 
laid. 

Respecting  Lands  in  “Ratters  Kill”  “have  just  opened  an 
Office  as  Notary  Public,  Scriviner,  and  Broker,  and  believe 
it  will  answer.” 


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638  Blount,  Wm.  ]\Ieml)cr  of  the  Old  Congress.  Expelled 
from  the  U.  S.  Congress  for  instigating  the  Indians  to 
assist  the  British  in  coiKjuering  the  Spanish  Territory 
of  Louisiana.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  New  York,  April  18,  1787. 
Signed  also  by  Benj.  Hawkins  &  Jno.  B.  Ashe,  both  mem¬ 
bers  of  the  Old  Congress. 

639  Botetourt,  Norbonne  Berkeley,  Baron  de.  One  the 
last  &  Best  colonial  Covernors  of  Virginia.  Parchment 
D.  S.  folio.  Aug.  27,  1770.  Worn  in  folds,  hut  with  fine 
signature. 

640  Bourne,  Benj.  Jurist.  Member  of  Congress  during 
Washington’s  administration.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pp.  Philad. 
Dec.  21,  1790.  To  A’elcome  Arnold. 

641  Bowen,  Jabez.  Revolutionary  Patriot.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2 
pp.  Providence,  May  16.  1783  to  Gen.  Greene.  Inlaid. 
Congratulating  him  on  the  General  Peace. 

642  Braxton,  Carter.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independ¬ 
ence.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  Williamsburg,  April  5,  1780  to 
V'm.  L.  Hollinsgworth,  with  address. 

643  Brewster,  Sir  David.  Distinguished  English  Scientist. 
A.  L.  S.  4to,  4  pp.  Edinburgh,  Dec.  5,  1822,  with  address. 

644  Brownson,  Nathan.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress  from 
Georgia.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  3  pp.  Augusta  Dec.  i,  1781.  to 
]\Iaj.  Gen.  Greene,  with  address. 

An  exceedingly  interesting  historical  letter  in  reference 
to  the  trouble  zaitli  the  Indians. 

“I  have  sent  out  parties  with  orders  to  patrole  on  this  side 
the  Ocony  River,  to  give  us  the  earliest  notice  of  the  approach  of 
any  parties  of  Indians.  *  *  *  We  were  obliged  before  we  had  any¬ 
thing  to  apprehend  from  the  Creek  Indians,  to  keep  more  than  one- 
half  of  our  citizens  constantly  on  duty,  without  being  able  to  give 
them  any  pay  or  support,  so  that  they  are  reduced  to  a  situation  in 
point  of  clothing  truly  distressing,  many  of  them  without  shoe  or 
stocking,  hardly  rags  enough  to  hide  their  skins,  and  without  a 
Blanket.  In  this  plight  they  have  done  the  severest  duty.  *  *  *  But 
there  is  a  point  in  suffering  beyond  which  human  Nature  cannot 
support  itself,  in  this  situation  instead  of  receiving  aid  from  our 
adjoining  sister  State  we  have  been  obliged  to  support  her  in  this 
quarter,  we  furnished  one  hundred  men  for  the  expedition  lately 
carried  on  against  the  Cherokees.  *  *  *  The  Enemy  had  removed  all 
their  heavy  cannon  &  baggage  from  Ebenezer  &  have  rc-enforced 
their  post  on  the  south  side  Ogichie  at  Gov.  Wright’s  Plantation. 


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*  *  *  Their  intention  appears  to  me  to  be  covering  the  provision 
in  that  part  of  the  country  which  they  are  removing  into  Savannah 
as  fast  as  possible,  which  if  they  are  suffered  to  do,  it  will  be  im¬ 
possible  for  us  to  support  a  body  of  troop  equal  to  operate  offensively 
against  Savannah,  to  prevent  it  without  aid  from  the  Continental 
Army  appears  to  me  impracticable.  *  *  *  I  am  convinced  your  own 
propensity  to  relieve  distress  will  induce  you  to  afford  us  every 
support  in  your  power,”  etc. 

645  Bryan,  Geo.  Member  of  the  Stamp  Act  Congress.  Pres¬ 
ident  of  the  Supreme  Executive  Council  of  Penn.  A.  L.  S. 
folio,  2  pp.  Philad.  Sep.  24,  1782. 

Augusta  Made  Capital  of  Georgia. 

646  Bryan,  Jonathan.  A  Georgia  Patriot  in  the  Revolution. 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  Augusta,  Sept.  16,  1781,  to  Maj.  Genl. 
Greene,  with  address.  Inlaid. 

“We  have  made  the  Tozvn  {Augusta)  the  Capital  of  the 
State  and  our  Government  is  once  more  Established,  our 
Assembly  is  Adjourned  till  it  is  thought  necessary  to  call  them 
together.  General  Twiggs  is  zuith  his  Troops  near  Savan¬ 
nah.  We  have  sent  all  Women  zvho  are  connected  zvith  the 
Dissafected  Familys  to  their  Husbands  and  Friends  in  Sa¬ 
vannah.  *  *  We  are  about  sending  for  the  Head-Men 

of  the  Creek  Nation  dozvn  to  give  them  our  Talks." 

647  Cadwalader,  John.  Brig.  General  in  the  Revolution. 
Fought  a  Duel  with  Gen.  Conway  for  insulting  Washing¬ 
ton.  Served  at  Trenton,  Princeton,  Germantown,  &c.  A. 
D.  S.  8vo.  Dec.  28,  1772. 

648  Catawba  Indians.  Kershaw,  J.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Canada, 
Mar.  24,  1786,  to  Genl.  Moulton. 

Urging  protection  of  the  Catawbas,  who  are  entitled  to  it 
for  faithful  attachment  to  us  from  the  Cherokee  War  in 
lydo  to  this  time.  “Had  they  not  been  our  friends  they 
would  have  been  dangerous  enemies.” 

649  Clinton,  James.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution.  Served 
in  Braddock’s  Expedition.  Father  of  De  Witt  Clinton. 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  Little  Britain,  Oct.  ii,  1782',  to  Col.  Jere¬ 
miah  Wadsworth,  with  address. 

650  Cobden,  Richard.  Celebrated  English  Statesman  and 
Economist.  Father  of  “Free  Trade.”  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Sep. 
27,  1862. 


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651  Crawford,  Wm.  H.  Secretary  of  War  &  Treasury.  A- 
L.  S.  4to.  \\'ashington,  July  17,  1821. 

652  Davie,  William  R.  An  efficient  and  brave  officer  in  the 
American  Revolution.  A  Lawyer  and  a  Statesman.  A.  L. 
S.  4to.  Waxhaws,  S.  C.,  March  10,  1782,  to  Gen.  Greene. 
Inlaid. 

A  Mr.  Summerville,  A  Good  Whig,  credited  necessaries 
to  some  British  Officers  zvho  zvere  robbed.  They  forgot  it 
zvhen  back  in  Charlestozvn  and  Davie  asked  permission  for 
Summerville  to  see  them. 

653  Dearborn,  Henry.  Distinguished  Officer  in  the  Revolu¬ 
tion.  Served  at  Bunker  Hill.  IMaj.  Gen.  in  the  War  of 
1812.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  .A.ug.  19, 
1818,  to  Genl.  Henry  A.  Dearborn.  Inlaid. 

654  De  Braham,  Ferdinand.  Major  in  the  Revolution.  L. 
S.  4to.  Drayton  Hall,  Aug.  27,  1782,  to  Genl.  Greene. 

Apologising  and  explaining  that  on  account  of  having  dis¬ 
charged  a  servant,  and  zvant  of  a  horse,  he  has  not  been  able 
to  zvait  on  the  General. 

655  Dinwiddle,  Robert.  Colonial  Governor  of  Virginia. 
Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  Williamsburg,  Aug.  16,  1756. 

656  Drayton,  William.  Colonial  Chief  Justice  of  the  Prov¬ 
ince  of  East  FlorRla.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  1785,  to  Gen.  Greene. 
Inlaid. 

657  Dunmore,  John  Murray,  Earl  of.  Colonial  Governor 
of  Virginia.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  Williamsburg,  July 
5>  1774- 

658  Fauquier,  Francis.  Colonial  Governor  of  Virginia.  D. 
S.  folio.  Williamsburg,  Nov.  i,  1765. 

659  Fauquier,  Francis.  Colonial  Governor  of  Virginia. 
Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  Williamsburgh,  Aug.  16,  1764. 

660  Ferdinand  II,  King  of  Spain.  Patron  of  Columbus. 
L.  S.  folio,  n.  d.  Fine  specimen.  Rare. 

661  Florida.  Murray,  W.  V.  Envoy  appointed  by  John  Ad¬ 
ams  to  adjust  Erench  troubles.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  4  pp.  The 
Hague,  Aug.  29,  1797,  to  John  Lusac,  Dutch  Journalist 
and  friend  of  Washington  and  Adams. 

A  beautiful  zvritten  letter,  cynical  as  to  the  French. 

“The  very  heavy  exactions  of  France  from  tliis  country  ♦  *  * 
I  trust  my  country  may  be  saved.  If  anything  can  save  it,  the  great 


work  must  be  accomplished  by  the  appeal  of  truth  to  that  good 
sense  upon  which  I  rely — and  nothing  will  more  tend  to  remove 
the  meek  veil  of  Fraternity  &  to  expose  the  hideous  features  behind 
it.”  Refers  to  the  Rattlesnake’s  charming  eye,  the  last  page  of  the 
letter  is  a  relation  of  a  plot  of  Wm.  Blount’s,  Senator  from  Tennessee, 
“The  last  sister  of  the  Union,  has  been  detected  in  a  high  misde¬ 
meanor  amounting  in  its  nature  to  Treason.  Fie  try’d  Mr.  Liston 
the  British  Minister  last  winter  to  induce  him  to  embark  with  him  in 
a  scheme  of  invading  the  Spanish  Provinces  of  the  two  Floridas, 
promising  to  co-operate  with  his  white  friends  &  the  savages  border¬ 
ing  upon  Tennessee.  *  *  *  The  Secretary  of  War,  McFIenry,  detected 
the  plot,  &  B.  is  now  in  confinement  or  expelled  from  the  Senate.” 

662  Gadsden,  Christopher.  Member  of  the  Stamp  Act  Con¬ 
gress  and  of  the  Old  Congress,  and  Brigadier  General  in 
the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  High  Hills  of  Santee,  No¬ 
vember  4,  1781,  to  Maj.  Gen.  Greene,  with  address.  Inlaid. 

Fine  specimen.  “We  long  to  hear  the  particulars  of  the 
late  Glorious  Victory.”  Capture  of  Y orktown. 

663  George  III,  King  of  England.  Fine  cut  Signature,  with 
two  British  Stamps  on  the  back. 

664  Georgia.  Resolution  of  the  House  of  Delegates,  Friday, 
May  24,  1782.  Original  M.  S.  copy  sent  to  Maj.  Genl. 
Greene.  4to.  Inlaid. 

A  Resolution  to  the  effect  that  the  powers  of  the  State 
will  be  exterted  to  the  utmost  to  carry  011  the  War,  and  that 
propositions  of  Peace  or  Truce  from  the  Enemy  must  be 
made  to  Congress,  not  to  this  Assembly  or  any  body  of 
Men. 

665  Gervais,  John  Lewis.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress  and 
officer  in  the  American  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Novem¬ 
ber  9,  1781. 

Requesting  Gen.  Greene  to  spare  Capt.  George  Robison  a 
little  ammunition. 

666  Gist,  Mordecai.  Brigadier  General  in  the  Revolution. 
A.  L.  S.,  3  pp.  folio.  Light  Camp,  Chihaw  Neck,  August 
30,  1782,  to  Maj.  Gen.  Greene,  with  address. 

An  interesting  military  letter. 

667  Greene,  Nathanael.  Major  General  in  the  Revolution, 
the  officer  upon  whom  Washington  most  relied.  A.  L.  S. 


88 


folio,  2  pp.  Morristown,  June  20,  1780,  to  Nehemiah  Hub¬ 
bard,  with  address.  Inlaid. 

An  interesting  item  of  Nezv  Jersey  Revolutionary  His¬ 
tory.  “The  Enemy  are  out  at  this  side  of  Elisabeth  tozvn. 
They  marehed  about  four  miles  into  the  country  and  then 
retreated  back  again,  they  came  out  on  Tuesday  Night 
past.  There  zoas  considerable  skirmishing  betzeeen  Max- 
zvcll’s  brigade  and  the  Enemy  as  they  advanced.  It  is  ex¬ 
pected  they  mean  to  penetrate  the  country,  but  I  hope  they 
will  meet  with  such  a  sour  face,  that  they  will  not  like  the 
looks  of  things  and  quit  their  enterprise.” 


Qen.  Greene  Applauds  Wayne  and  makes  an= 
nouncement  of  British  desertion  to  end 
Hostilities. 

668  Greene,  Nathanael.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Headquarters, 
]\Iay  28,  1782,  to  Gen.  Anthony  Wayne.  Inlaid. 

A  highly  important  historical  letter.  “I  zvas  favored  last 
evening  zvith  your  letters  of  the  24th  and  congratulate  you 
upon  the  advantages  you  gained  over  the  enony.  Night 
attacks  are  always  attended  with  success  zvhen  they  are  un¬ 
expected.  But  you  must  be  a  little  careful  for  a  time  how 
you  attempt  another, lest  the  enemy  prepair  an  ambush  for  you. 
The  Manouever  zvas  no  less  bold  than  it  zvas  happily  exe¬ 
cuted.  The  seal  and  activity  of  the  Troops  and  the  spirit 
and  good  conduct  of  the  Officers  deserves  the  highest  praise 
in  general,  but  those  in  action  arc  entitled  to  particular 
thanks.  You  have  disgraced  one  of  the  best  Officers  the 
Enemy  have ;  and  I  am  in  hopes  this  stroke  zvill  keep  up  the 
spirit  of  desertion  among  them.  General  Leslie  has  made  a 
formal  proposition  for  a  suspension  of  hostilities  to  zvhich 
I  told  him  I  could  not  agree  zvithout  the  order  of  Congress 
thereon  *  *  by  a  vessel  lately  arrived  at  Ccorgetozvn 

from  the  West  Indies  zve  learn  the  Enemy  lost  three  ships 
of  the  line  in  the  late  engagement  and  that  it  zvas  expected 
Jamaica  zvould  be  taken,  notzvithstanding  the  naval  engage¬ 
ment,  Count  De  Guichen  had  arrived  to  take  the  cotnmand 
zvith  such  a  re-inf orcement  zvhich  gave  him  a  decided  super¬ 
iority.” 

Note. — The  British  officer  refered  to  zvas  Colonel  Brozvne 
and  the  affair  occured  in  Georgia. 


89 

Gen.  Greene’s  Letter  from  Valley  Forge. 

■669  Greene,  Nathanael.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Camp  Valley  Forge, 
March  27,  1778,  to  Gen.  Varnum,  with  address. 

A  fine  specimen  asking  Gen.  Varmini  to  let  Mr.  Little¬ 
field  go  to  Nezv  England  on  Business  requiring  great  dis¬ 
patch. 

Situation  at  West  Point  After  Arnold’s  Treason. 

670  Greene,  Nathanael.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pp.  West  Point, 
October  4th,  1780,  to  Col.  Pickering.  Inlaid. 

An  Important  Historical  letter  in  reference  to  the  condi¬ 
tion  of  ^  West  Point  immediately  after  Arnold’s  Treason. 
“On  my  arrival  at  this  place  I  find  everything  in  so  disagree¬ 
able  a  train,  so  much  to  do,  and  so  little  Time  to  do  it  in, 
that  I  have  stopcd  Capt.  Scmer’s  Company  of  Artificers  from 
Marching  until  I  could  haz>e  an  opportunity  to  inform  you 
of  the  Situation  of  the  Garrison  and  the  necessity  for  in¬ 
creasing  the  Articifiers  here  without  zvich  it  will  be  impossible 
to  go  on  zvith  the  fortifications  agreeable  to  the  order  of 
the  Commander-in-Chief.  The  Engineer  requires  double 
the  number  now  in  employ  here,  and  there  is  constant  re¬ 
pairs  of  boats  and  soforth  sufficient  to  employ  fifty  men; 
besides  a  great  number  of  barracks  to  be  built  for  the  Win¬ 
ter,”  etc.,  etc. 

671  Habersham,  John.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress.  Offi¬ 
cer  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pp.  Savannah, 
Sep.  10,  1782,  to  Major  Burnet. 

Important  historical  letter  shozving  the  attitude  of  Gov¬ 
ernor  Patrick  Tonyn,  of  Florida,  “Governor  Tonyn  informs 
Governor  Martin,  that  he  is  very  happy  in  acceeding  to  his 
proposal  of  discountenancing  and  punishing  all  predatory 
parties,  and  that  previous  to  the  delivery  of  his  letter,  he  had 
given  positive  orders  against  such  proceedings.” 

672'  Hamilton,  James.  Officer  in  the  Revolution.  Aide  to 
Genl.  Washington.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  New  York,  Oct.  5, 
1785.  Inlaid.  To  Genl.  Greene. 

673  Hancock,  John,  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independ¬ 
ence.  D.  S.  folio.  Philad.,  Nov.  6,  1776.  Signed  also  by 
Chas.  Thomson,  Secretary. 

The  Commission  of  Wm.  Valentine,  as  Deputy  Commissy 
General  for  the  Troops  of  South  Carolina,  zvith  fine  signature 
of  Hancock. 


90 


6/4  Harrison,  Benj.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independ¬ 
ence.  Ciovernor  of  Virginia.  D.  S.  folio.  Richmond,  Jan.. 
26,  1784.  Soiled. 

675  Harrison,  Robert  H.  Military  Secretary  to  General 
Washington.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  September  13,  1780,  to  iMajor 
Gen.  Greene. 

Excessively  rare  and  autograph,  wanting  in  most  collec¬ 
tions.  “I  find  that  the  idea  of  our  proceedings  being  commit¬ 
ted  to  others  is  thought  totally  inadmissible,  and  that  the 
General  in  his  Official  Character  cannot  or  at  least  ought  not 
to  knozv  anything  about  them.  Each  of  the  Parties,  if  they 
wish  it,  should  have  a  Copy  after  zvhich  it  is  said  they  may 
make  zohat  communication  of  the  Contents  they  please,  etc., 
etc.”  Fine  Specimen. 

Manuscript  Copy  of  Hail  Columbia  in  the  hand 

of  the  Author. 

676  Hopkinson,  Joseph.  Author  of  The  National  Song, 
“Hail  Columbia.”  Autograph  copy  signed  of  “Hail  Colum¬ 
bia.”  Folio,  3  pp.  Feby.  22,  1838.  In  the  heading  he 
says:  “The  following  National  Song  was  written  in  the 
Spring  of  1798,  wdien  a  War  between  the  United  States 
and  France  was  thought  to  be  inevitable.”  At  the  end, 
addressing  IMr.  Geo.  ]M.  Keim  he  says:  “In  compliance 
with  your  request,  I  send  you  a  copy  from  memory  of  the 
Song  of  ‘Hail  Columbia.’  Jos.  Hopkinson.  Febv.  22, 
1838.” 

“Hail  Columbia — happy  land  ! 

Hail  ye  Heroes — heaven  horn  band. 

Who  fought  and  bled  in  freedom’s  cause. 

Who  fought  and  bled  in  freedom’s  cause. 

And  when  the  Storm  of  war  was  done, 

Enjoy’d  the  Peace  your  valour  won. 

Let  Independence  be  our  boast, 

Ever  mindful  what  it  cost, 

Ever  grateful  for  the  prize, 

Let  its  altars  reach  the  Skies. 

Firm,  united  let  us  be. 

Rallying  round  our  liberty. 

As  a  band  of  brothers  join’d 
Peace  and  safety  we  shall  find.” 

677  Houstoun,  Dr.  James.  Surgeon  in  the  Continental  .\rmy. 
A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pp.  Philad.,  June  2,  1777,  to  Genl.  Greene. 
Inlaid. 


91 


A  long  and  interesting  letter  as  to  Medical  Supplies,  and 
the  regidation  of  the  Rank  and  pay  of  Chaplains  and  Sur¬ 
geons,  for  Surgeons  he  recommends  $2  per  day  and  four 
rations.  “General  Washington  by  the  best  accounts  1  can 
obtain,  has  about  12000  men,  and  more  arriving  dayly  from  the 
Southzuard,  he  has  moved  his  head  quarters  on  Monday  last 
to  a  place  called  Bound  broke,  zvhich  is  not  many  miles  from 
Brunszvick.  *  *  '^'Governor  Tryon,  and  Col.  Walcot 

zjuith  about  poo  men  lost  their  lives  in  that  excursion  they 
made  into  Nezv  England 

678  Howe,  Robert.  Distinguished  Maj.  Gen.  in  the  Revolu¬ 
tion,  it  was  he  who  was  excepted  from  pardon  by  Sir 
Henry  Clinton  in  1776.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Ridgefield, 
Aug.  3,  1779,  to  Gen.  Greene.  Inlaid. 

He  says  that  he  has  been  making  timely  acquaintance  zvith 
the  coxintry,  the  temper  of  the  inhabitants,  the  past,  etc. 
and  mentions  that  his  mind  and  body  has  had  no  rest  since 
he  arrived  and  that  he  has  arranged  his  troops  so  as  to  im¬ 
press  upon  the  enemy  alarm  and  terror. 

Note. — Gen.  Hozue’s  hand  zuriting  is  atrocious  and  he 
here  says  to  Gen.  Greene  “You  must  not  complain  of  my 
handzvriting,  but  must  learn  to  read  it.” 

679  Howley,  Richard.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress.  A.  L. 
S.  folio.  Savannah,  Aug.  7,  1782,  to  Maj.  Gen.  Greene, 
with  address. 

Speaking  zvell  of  Captain  Day,  zvho,  he  believes  is  sent 
to  headquarters  through  a  misunderstanding,  question  of 
Civil  or  Military  principle. 

680  Huntington,  Samuel.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Inde¬ 
pendence.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pp.  Philad.,  Jan.  2,  1780,  to  Maj. 
Gen.  Greene.  Inlaid. 

Signed  as  President  of  Congress. 

“I  have  been  favoured  with  your  Despatches  of  the  7th  of 
December  and  laid  them  before  Congress.  They  will  do  everything 
in  their  power  to  supply  the  wants  of  the  Southern  Army.  En¬ 
closed  you  will  receive  Resolves  of  Congress  of  the  28th  &  29th 
ulto.  by  which  you  will  be  informed  they  approve  of  your  appoint¬ 
ment  of  Colonel  Carrington  to  be  Deputy  Quarter  Master  General. 
I  have  also  enclosed  for  your  information  the  Extract  of  a  Letter  of 
the  27th  ulto.  from  his  Excellency  General  Washington  respecting 
an  Embarkation  at  New  York.  I  ha,ve  received  no  further  Intelli¬ 
gence  of  their  Sailing  or  Destination.” 


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68i  Indians.  Jackson,  Gen.  James.  An  efficient  and  brave 
officer  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Savannah,  May 
6.  1796,  to  Gov.  Irvine. 

Asking  the  Governor  to  make  preparations  to  meet  the 
Indians  on  matters  of  treaty,  “The  Resolutions  of  the  legis¬ 
lature  respecting  the  sanction  of  the  New  York  Treaty  must 
not  be  forgotten.” 

Izard’s  Letter  on  the  Evacuation  of  Charleston. 
Refers  to  Washington  and  Carleton. 

Izard,  Ralph.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress.  Pledged 
his  Estate  for  the  Purchase  of  Ships  of  War  during  the 
Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Philad.,  Dec.  2,  1782,  tO’ 
Maj.  Genl.  Greene. 

A  highly  interesting  historical  letter. 

“I  was  favored  a  day  or  two  ago  witli  your  Letter  of  the  Sth 
October,  written  in  full  confidence  that  the  Enemy  were  on  the  point 
of  evacuating  the  Town  (Charleston).  Their  words  &  their  ac¬ 
tions  have  certainly  given  every  reason  for  that  opinion,  &  yet  my 
mind  can  not  be  at  ease  until  I  am  sure  that  they  are  gone.  Had 
Lord  Rockingham  lived,  the  blessings  of  Peace  would  have  been  re¬ 
stored  to  the  World.  His  succcessor  is  ambitious  &  treacherous, 
and  as  long  as  it  shall  be  necessary  to  indulge  the  malignant  heart 
of  his  Master  with  the  effusion  of  human  blood,  the  war  will  be  con¬ 
tinued.  The  most  solemn  assurances  were  given  by  Sir  Guy  Carleton 
to  General  Washington  that  the  King  of  England  was  determined  on 
the  acknowledgment  of  the  Independence  of  America.  *  *  *  The  sub¬ 
sequent  proceedings  of  the  British  Court  have  shown  that  those 
declarations  were  founded  on  deception  and  falsehood.  *  *  *  Reports 
from  New  York  say  that  Gibraltar  has  surrendered.  If  so  the  great 
force  which  has  so  long  been  employed  there,  may  be  drawn  forth 
&  made  useful  against  the  Common  Enemy.  A  vigorous  exertion 
of  it  in  the  West  Indies  may  compel  them  to  evacuate  New  York 
and  Charles  Town.  M.  de  Grasse  might  easily  have  relieved  the 
latter,  &  that  is  a  subject  on  which  I  never  can  think  without  sorrow 
&  astonishment.  The  Enemy  have  kept  within  their  lines  &  General 
Washington  has  not  been  strong  enough  to  attempt  anything.  *  *  * 
De  Laney’s  Corps  took  two  of  Sheldon’s  Dragoons — and  returned 
them.  Congress  are  exceedingly  embarrassed  about  their  I'inances. 
The  5  per  cent,  duty  would  lay  the  foundations  for  paying  the  In¬ 
terest  due  to  the  public  creditors.  -•Ml  the  States  have  agreed  to  the 
measure,  except  Rhode  Island  &  Georgia.  The  latter  I  expect  will 
acquiesce,  but  the  Legislature  of  Rhode  Island  pertinaciously  re¬ 
fuse  to  concur.  *  *  *  Air.  Howell,  the  Professor  of  Alathematics  in 
Rhode  Island  &  Delegate  in  Congress  from  that  State,  has  been  &  still 
continues  to  be,  the  principal  cause  of  our  distress  on  this  subject.”' 


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683  Izard,  Ralph.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Fair  Spring,  June  19,  1782, 
to  Genl.  Greene.  Inlaid. 

Respecting  his  entertainment  of  Baron  De  Bardeleven. 

684  Jackson,  General  Andrew.  Equestrian  portrait,  colored 
lithograph,  and  View  of  the  bombardment  of  Odasy. 

685  Jefferson,  Thos.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independ¬ 
ence.  President  of  the  United  States.  D.  S.  folio.  Rich¬ 
mond,  Feby.  i,  1781. 

686  Jenifer,  Danl.  of  St.  Thomas.  Member  of  the  Old  Con¬ 
gress  and  the  Constitutional  Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2 
pp.  Annapolis,  January  21,  1783,  to  Gen.  Greene. 

A  fine  letter  in  reference  to  the  pay  of  soldiers  in  the 
Maryland  line.  ^ 

“Permit  me  Sir  to  Congratulate  you  upon  your  restoring  to 
peace  and  tranquility  to  the  States  by  drawing  the  Enemy  from 
Charlestown — Important  Event  which  completes  the  Glory  that  your 
many  hard  fought  battles  portended.” 

687  Jenifer,  Danl.  of  St.  Thomas.  Member  of  the  Old  Con¬ 
gress  &  the  Constitutional  Convention.  L.  S.  folio.  An¬ 
napolis,  May  24,  1776.  Inlaid. 

688  Johnson,  Andrew.  President  of  the  United  States.  Gov. 
ernor  of  Tennessee.  D.  S.  4to.  Nashville,  Nov.  16,  1856. 

689  Knox,  Henry.  Maj.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution.  Sec.  of 
War.  L.  S.  folio.  March  10,  1794.  Inlaid. 

690  Lafayette,  Marie  Joseph  Paul  Yves  Roch  Gilbert.  DU- 

MOTIER.  Marquis  de.  Celebrated  French  General  in 
the  American  Revolution,  and  friend  of  Washington.  A. 
L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  Feby.  19,  1825. 

An  interesting  letter  in  English,  as  to  visiting  the  Gov¬ 
ernor  of  North  Carolina,  mentions  “Our  Revolutionary 
Contest — Republican  Unanimity  and  energetic  patriotism — 
is  very  conspicuous  in  Virginia.” 

691  Laurens,  John.  Aide  to  General  Washington,  a  brave 
and  efficient  Revolutionary  Officer.  One  of  the  Forlorn 
Hope  which  carried  the  British  Redout  at  Yorktown  and 
received  the  Sword  of  a  Commander.  A.  L.  S.  qto,  2  pp. 
May  5,  1782,  to  Maj.  Gen.  Greene.  Inlaid. 

A  fine  historical  letter.  “From  the  position  of  Gen.  Mar¬ 
ion’s  Brigade  it  appears  to  me  that  the  duty  performed  by 


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the  party  from  the  ^rd  Reg’t  might  much  more  easily  be 
undertaken  by  one  from  Mayhems.  *  *  *  /  spoke  to 

the  Governor  the  other  day  on  the  subject  of  hastening  the 
supply  of  horses.” 

692  Lee,  Colonel  Henry.  Light  Horse  Harry.  One  of  the 
most  distinguished  officers  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  A 
L.  S.  folio.  January  i,  1782',  to  Maj.  Gen.  Greene.  Inlaid. 

A  fine  Speeimen  of  a  historical  letter.  “I  lose  not  a  mo¬ 
ment  in  making  you  happy  by  sending  you  the  Cassette  of 
the  2pth  of  Deer,  in  which  you  zvill  find  that  St.  Eustatius 
has  been  recovered  in  the  most  brilliant  manner.  This  event 
may  help  us,  but  must  reflect  the  highest  honor  on  the  arms 
of  France”  and  mentioiis  also  the  evacuation  of  Stono. 

693  The  Same.  •  “Light  Horse  Harry”  of  the  Revolution. 
Governor  of  Virginia.  D.  S.  folio.  Richmond,  Sep.  2, 

1793- 

694  Lee,  Robert  E.  The  Great  Confederate  General,  and 
the  Perfect  Man.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  San  Antonio,  Texas, 
June  27,  i860,  to  Maj.  Earl  Van  Dome. 

A  fine  letter,  mentioning  the  promotion  of  Genl.  A.  S. 
Johnson,  Gen.  Johnston,  Col.  Riply,  etc.,  and  congratulates 
Van  Dome  on  his  promotion.  This  letter  is  of  material  in¬ 
terest,  being  zuritten  on  the  eve  of  the  CizAl  lEar. 

695  Lee,  Thomas.  President  and  Commander  in  Chief  of 
the  Colony  of  Virginia.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  Williams¬ 
burg,  Jany.  12,  1750. 

696  Long,  Nicholas.  An  active  and  IMeritorious  Officer  in 
the  Revolutionary  War.  L.  S.  folio.  Halifax,  March  7, 
1781,  to  iMaj.  Gen.  Burnet,  aide  to  Gen.  Greene.  Inlaid. 

Respecting  Military  Stores. 

697  Macaulay,  Thos.  Babington,  Lord.  Eminent  English 
Statesman  and  Historian.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  June  i,  1859. 

698  McHenry,  James.  i\I ember  of  the  Old  Congress  and 
Constitutional  Convention  and  Colonel  in  the  Revolution. 
A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  Holts  Forge  on  Chicohominy,  July  12, 
1781,  to  Alaj.  Gen.  Greene.  Inlaid. 

A  fine  letter  mentioning  that  he  had  joined  the  Marquis 
de  Lafayette. 

“You  maj'  be  dissapointed  in  failing  at  Ninety  Six;  but  you 
have  carried  your  arms  beyond  most  people’s  expectations.  I  predict 


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that  your  successes  will  soon  enable  you  to  confine  the  enemy  to 
Charlestown.  Pre-adventure  to  do  more.  One  thing  you  have  to 
fear.  A  reputation  that  has  reached  a  certain  pitch  is  with  great 
difficulty  supported.  Few  men  possess  this  art.” 

Madison’s  Official  Account  to  Greene  of  the 
riutiny  of  the  Pennsylvania  Line,  Proceed= 
ings  at  Princeton,  &c. 

699  Madison,  James.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress.  “The 
father  of  the  Constitution.”  President  of  the  United 
States.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  3  pp.  Jan.  13,  1781,  to  Maj.  Gen. 
Greene,  with  franked  address. 

A  highly  important  Historical  letter,  giving  full  details  of 
the  meeting  of  the  P ennsylvania  Line. 

“I  enclose  you  an  extract  of.  a  letter  from  General  Washing¬ 
ton  of  the  2d  instant,  giving  a  more  precise  account  of  the  embarka¬ 
tion  from  New  York  on  the  20th  ulto.  than  has  been  before  obtained. 
On  the  night  of  the  ist  instant  a  mutinous  spirit  which  had  been  for 
some  time  working  in  the  Pennsylvania  Line  of  the  Army  broke  out 
with  such  violence  that  the  utmost  efforts  of  the  Officers  were  in¬ 
sufficient  to  suppress  it.  Two  of  them  unhappily  fell  victims  to  the 
fury  of  the  Mutineers,  after  completely  shaking  of  all  military  au¬ 
thority  they  proceeded  in  an  entire  body  and  in  regular  order  to 
Princeton  with  an  intention  as  they  gave  out  to  come  on  to  this  city 
and  with  a  determination  neither  to  lay  down  their  arms  nor  return 
to  their  obedience  until  their  grievance  should  be  redressed.  These 
consisted  principally  in  the  detention  of  many  in  service  beyond  the 
term  of  enlistment,  and  the  sufferings  of  all  from  deficient  supplies 
of  cloathing  and  provisions,  and  the  long  arrearage  of  pay,  contrary 
to  their  first  plan  they  declined  coming  to  this  place  and  established 
their  encampment  at  Princeton,  where  they  entered  into  negotiations 
with  Genl.  Wayne,  Lt.  Cols.  Stuart  &  Butler  (the  only  officers  they 
suffered  to  remain  among  them  and  whom  they  kept  under  close 
confinement,  although  in  every  other  respect  they  treated  them  with 
the  utmost  decorum)  on  the  subject  of  redress.  The  nature  of  some 
of  their  demands  and  the  manner  of  their  proceeding  gave  at  length 
a  very  serious  countenance  to  the  affairs,  and  as  the  proximity  of 
Princeton  to  a  place  of  junction  with  the  Enemy  was  surmised  to  be 
the  probable  motive  of  their  stopping  at  that  place,  as  it  was  confi¬ 
dently  alleged  that  the  Enemy  were  coming  out  in  force  to  avail 
themselves  of  the  event,  and  as  many  of  the  troops  were  foreigners 
&  not  a  few  deserters  from  the  British  Army  it  was  thought  best 
to  appoint  a  Committee  with  full  powers  to  take  the  necessary  steps 
for  quieting  the  disturbance  as  speedily  as  possible.  In  consequence 
of  the  appointment  the  Committee  judged  it  advisable  to  proceed 


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immediately  to  meet  the  Troops.  The  President  of  the  State  with 
several  otlier  Gentlemen  from  this  place  had  set  out  for  the  same 
purpose  a  little  time  before  then.  The  information  since  received 
both  from  the  forces  &  the  latter  is,  that  the  President  had  met  with 
a  confidential  reception  from  the  troops,  that  they  had  given  up  to 
him  &  Genl.  Wayne,  an  emissary  and  guide  from  Clinton  with  a 
flattering  invitation  to  them  to  take  sanctuary  from  their  miseries  & 
the  resentment  of  those  who  had  usurped  the  public  authority,  under 
the  British  Government,  that  they  had  been  prevailed  on  to  come 
forward  as  far  as  Trenton  where  an  accommodation  of  principles 
of  equity  was  pretty  far  advanced  &  in  a  sure  train  of  being  soon 
completed,  &  that  the  emissary  &  guide  were  under  sentence  of 
death,  and  would  be  executed  yesterday  morning.” 

Early  letters  of  Madison  are  scarce. 

700  Marion,  Gen.  Francis.  The  most  noted  and  successful 
partisan  officer  in  the  American  Revolution.  Called  the 
“Swamp  Fox.”  A.  L.  S.  4to,  April  5,  1782,  to  Maj.  Gen. 
Greene.  Inlaid. 

A  fine  specimen  of  a  scarce  autograph  and  one  of  con¬ 
siderable  historical  importance. 

“I  have  seen  the  Letter  sent  to  Col.  Laurens  wherein  in  your 
wish  I  could  take  post  at  or  near  the  corner”  he  continues  by  saying 
that  the  country  is  entirely  exhausted  for  upwards  of  thirty  miles 
and  that  Col.  Mahams  Cavalry  is  near  Strawberry  and  that  he  shall 
march  his  Brigade  (which  is  very  small)  to  join  it  “that  should  the 
Enemy  come  out  as  you  suspect,  I  may  be  near  at  hand  to  obey  your 
orders.” 


British  Take  Rhode  Island. 

701  Maxwell,  Adam.  Rhode  Island  Patriot  in  the  Revolu¬ 
tion.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  3  pp.  East  Greenwich,  Sep.  i,  1779, 
to  Genl.  Greene,  with  address. 

Interesting  as  to  the  conduct  of  the  Tories  of  Newport. 
“The  unexpected  Capture  of  Rhode  Island  by  the  British 
Troops  prevent  my  departure.  No  sooner  zvere  they  sent 
than  I  was  held  up  by  the  Tories,  as  a  person  zoho  had  been 
very  prejudicial  to  them.  The  affair  of  Churches  Letter 
zvas  wholly  laid  at  my  door  *  *  *  eniinisaries  zvere 

employed  to  frighten  me  into  a  confession  of  the  zvhole  mat¬ 
ter,  *  *  *  seeing  no  prospect  of  their  leaving  the 

Island  concluded  to  leave  them  &  Rejoin  myself  to  a  People, 
amongst  whom  I  would  rather  beg  my  bread,  than  to  be 
Chief  amongst  men  zvho  have  by  their  conduct  in  general,  in 
the  country  for  five  years  passed  disgraced  Britain.  *  *  * 

by  zvhat  1  have  heard  &  seen  of  you,  you  are  mighty  altered 


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of  late,  your  universal  Character  is  that  of  a  Good  Soldier 
&  a  General  in  zvhom  the  greatest  confidence  is  placed  by 
your  Country  &  Superior  in  Command.  I  never  heard  any¬ 
thing  said  to  your  personal  disadvantage  even  among  your 
enemies.” 


The  Great  Quaker  Warner  flifflin 
to  Qenl.  Greene. 

702  Mifflin,  Warner.  The  celebrated  Quaker.  A.  L.  S.  folio, 
3  pp.  Kent  on  Delaware,  Oct.  21,  1783,  to  Genl.  Nathaniel 
Greene.  Inlaid. 

This  letter  is  of  great  historical  interest,  as  an  exposition 
of  Quaker  sentiment  as  to  War  and  Slavery,  and  especially 
valuable  as  relating  his  daring  in  facing  Washington  and 
Hozve  in  IJTJ.  He  says: 

“I  had  to  travel  through  the  contending  armies  and  had  to 
observe  the  Brutal  revenge  that  appeared  in  the  countenance  of  the 
Soldiery  against  each  other.  I  was  not  ashamed  nor  affraid  at  any 
time  to  Face  the  head  Generals  of  either  Army,  and  the  time  I  was 
named  on  the  committee  to  Present  a  Testimony  to  our  Principle 
to  the  two  Generals,  I  thought  indeed  it  was  like  taking  my  Life  in 
my  hands,  when  I  went  up  to  Perkiomen  to  General  Washington’s 
camp  considering  the  Bloody  Business  the  two  armies  had  been  at 
but  Two  days  before,  and  the  exasperated  situation  of  the  minds  of 
the  American  Army  &  the  inviteracy  that  had  been  let  in  against  our 
Society  occasioned  by  some  designing  men.  There  was  not  much 
in  prospect  as  to  the  outward  but  that  our  Necks  must  pay  for  it. 
*  *  *  but  the  innocency  and  uprightness  of  our  movement  appearing 
in  such  a  manner  I  thought  we  were  at  least  treated  as  Ambassadors 
from  some  Prince.”  To  Greene  he  says,  “May  I  then  take  the  lib¬ 
erty  to  ask  thee,  what  thou  has  done  with  thy  share  in  the  Prin¬ 
ciple  and  testimony  as  I  understand  thou  was  Educated  among  us, 
has  the  Religion  of  thy  Education  never  been  the  religion  of  thy 
judgment,  *  *  *  or  has  thou  done  as  Esau  did  sell  thy  birthright 
for  a  mess  of  pottage.  *  *  *  I  believe  thou  wilt  one  day  find  it  to 
be  a  matter  of  greater  concernment  to  thee  as  an  individual  than  all 
this  solicitude  about  the  fate  of  America.”  Greene  is  then  urged 
to  give  up  his  slaves  and  to  eschew  any  profit  directly  or  indirectly, 
reminding  him  that  liberty  has  been  declared  by  Congress  as  the 
right  of  all  men. 

Brisson  says  of  Mifflin,  “It  is  he  that  amid  the  forces  of  War, 
equally  a  friend  to  the  French  and  English  and  the  Americans, 
carried  succour  to  those  who  were  suffering.  Well!  this  Angel  of 
Peace  came  to  see  me.” 


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703  Mifflin-Washington.  Lut.  George.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2 
pp.  Baltimore,  October  24,  1778,  to  ]\Iaj.  Gen.  Greene, 
signed  in  initials.  Addressed  and  indorsed. 

Closely  zi'i'ittcn  letter  of  unusual  interest.  Lut  zoent  to  see 
his  Fiance  living  near  Mifflin  and  often  happened  in  his  com¬ 
pany.  He  found  him  merry  from  plentiful  infusion  of  the 
juice  of  the  grape — Lut  repeats  items  of  the  conversation — 
Miffliii  denied  that  he  caballed  against  our  “lllustrous  Gen¬ 
eral’ — admitted  that  he  had  been  displeased  at  the  Generals 
not  follozi’ing  his  ozvn  opinion — he  dearly  loved  and  esteemed 
him- — Mifflin  talks  of  challenging  some  persons  (Greene 
suggested.  )  Lut  makes  a  confidential  statement  but  Greene 
must  not  repeat  it — publication  may  cost  Lut  the  “Girl 
of  My  Heart.”  Lut  admits  a  seeming  captivation  to 
Mifflin’s  advances  in  order  to  acquire  knozvledge  of  advan¬ 
tage  to  his  friend  Greene.  The  “In  Vino  veritas”  hozvever 
zvas  not  unlimited — for  “Tipsy  as  he  zoas”  Lut  could  pump 
only  so  much. 

704  Monroe,  Jas.  President  of  the  United  States.  Governor 
of  Virginia.  D.  S.  folio.  Richmond,  Oct.  4,  1800. 

705  Morgan,  Lady  Sydney.  English  Novelist.  Author  of 
the  song,  “Kate  Kearney.”  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  4  pp.  July  14, 
1856. 

706  Muhlenberg,  John  Peter  Gabriel.  Brevet  IMaj.  Gen.  in 
the  Revolutionary  Arm}^  “The  Fighting  Parson.”  A. 
L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  Cumberland,  Sep.  12,  1782.  To  the  Gov¬ 
ernor  of  Virginia. 

Respecting  the  Commissions  of  Officers  of  the  Virginia 
Line,  and  offers  suggestions  as  to  appointments,  naming 
officers  and  districts. 

707  Bloomfield,  Joseph,  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  War  of  1812. 
Served  in  the  Revolutionary  Army.  Governor  of  New 
Jersey.  A.  L.-S.  folio,  2  pp.  Fort  Dayton,  Aug.  20,  1776. 
To  Maj.  Genl.  Schuyler,  with  address. 

A  Fine  and  interesting  letter.  Refers  to  the  guilt  of  Sim- 
son,  and  says  “The  fortification  ordered  to  be  built  in  this 
place  is  enclosed  &  zve  have  taken  the  Liberty  to  name  it 
after  Col.  Dayton.  We  are  nozu  engaged  in  digging  a  Ditch 
and  fi.ving  small  Picket  zvithout  the  Stockade,  on  the  lines 
that  look  tzoards  the  Church  and  Mohazvk  River.  *  *  * 

/  am  honored  zvith  the  commission  of  this  Garrison,  in  some 
measure  atone  for  my  zvant  of  Experience.” 


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yo8  New  Jersey.  Ogden,  Samuel.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2  pp. 
Booneton,  Feby.  29,  1784.  To  Maj.  Genl.  Greene.  Inlaid. 

Respecting  the  settlement  of  the  Cutting  Mill  Company. 
Accounts  relate  to  Greene's  requisition.  He  states  that  he 
zuill  move  to  Neva  York  and  Establish  a  Dry  Goods  Store, 
and  that  most  of  his  estate  is  in  Nezv  Jersey  zvhere  he  is 
establishing  trip  hammers,  and  asks  for  Scythe  zvorkmen 
from  “your  State.” 

709  New  Jersey.  Murray,  AV.  V.  Envoy  appointed  by  John 
Adams  to  adjust  French  trouble.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  The 
Hague,  Aug.  12,  1798. 

Suggesting  the  publication  of  an  address  of  the  Governor 
and  Officers  of  the  Nezv  Jersey  Militia  to  President  Adams, 
and  his  anszver.  “The  Militia  of  Nezv  Jersey  being  esteemed 
the  very  finest  in  the  Union  *  *  their  officers  distin¬ 
guished  in  our  Revolution.  *  *  *  Logan  {Doctor)  has 

put  into  Paris  zvith  letters  to  Merton  &  Talleyrand  from  Mr. 
Jefferson  *  *  *  zvith  a  passport  signed  by  Jefferson  & 

a  Judge  McKiean  ,{an  old  lady)  *  ^  j  have  had  him 

observed.”  He  is  not  afraid  of  France  and  says  “We  are 
in  a  situation  to  defy  the  great  Nation,”  France  is  playing 
for  time. 

710  North  Carolina.  Governors  of.  Documents  signed  by 
Benj.  Williams,  Richd.  Dobbs  Spaight  (2)  &  AA^m.  Haw¬ 
kins.  Folio.  4  pieces. 

Thomas  Paine  leaving  America  with  John 
Laurens  to  obtain  men  and  money  from 
France. 

71 1  Paine,  Thomas.  The  author  of  “Common  Sense,”  one 
of  the  most  noted  patriots  of  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S. 
folio.  Jany.  10,  1781.  To  Maj.  Gen.  Greene. 

A  becnitiful  specimen.  We  quote  the  letter  in  full.  See 
facsimile. 

“Dear  Sir : 

“I  have  put  off  the  writing  this  letter  to  the  last  moment  lest 
I  should  be  disapointed  by  any  unexpected  Circumstance  in  the 
journey  and  Voyage  I  am  undertaking.  I  received  your  very  friendly 

and  affectionate  letter  from  - - for  which  I  thank  you.  I  followed 

the  advice  of  it  and  that  with  ihe  more  readiness  as  it  was  the  ad¬ 
vice  too  of  several  of  my  best  and  warmest  friends.  Since  which 
Congress  have  appointed  Col.  Laurens  Envoy  Extraordinary  to 
France,  and  I  shall  accompany  him  there  as  a  Secretary,  I  am  de- 


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sirous  of  giving  you  this  information  because  no  endeavors  of  mine 
so  far  as  they  extend  will  be  wanting  to  show  the  necessity  of  a 
reinforcement  of  Cash  to  the  Continent  and  Troops  to  the  South¬ 
ward,  I  LEAVE  America  with  the  perfect  satisfaction  of  having 
BEEN  to  her  an  HONEST  FAITHFUL  AND  AFFECTIONATE  FRIEND,  AND  I 
GO  AWAY  WITH  THE  HOPE  OF  RETURNING  TO  SPEND  BETTER  OR  MORE 
AGREEABLE  DAYS  WITH  HER  THAN  THOSE  WHICH  ARE  PAST.  GoD  BLESS 
AND  PROSPER  YOU. 

“Yours  sincerely, 

“T.  Paine.” 

Note. — The  Atheist  prays  that  God  may  bless  Greene. 

712  Parton,  James.  Biographer.  A.  L.  S.  8vo  and  A.  L.  S. 
of  Caleb  Cushing.  Cut  signatures  of  Henry  Ward 
Beecher,  etc.  7  pieces. 

713  Pendleton,  Nathaniel.  Aide  to  Gen.  Greene,  distin¬ 
guished  at  Eutaw  Springs.  xA.  L.  S.  folio.  xApril  8,  1782. 
To  Cap.  Hamilton.  Inlaid  and  repaired. 

714  Pendleton,  Nathaniel.  Aide  to  Gen.  Greene.  Distin¬ 
guished  at  Eutatv  Springs.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp.  Head¬ 
quarters,  May  20,  1782,  to  Maj.  Robert  Forsythe. 

Signed  as  aide-de-camp.  Respecting  supplies  for  the  army 
and  the  disadvantages  of  getting  them  from  Virginia  on  ac¬ 
count  of  the  distance  and  the  high  price,  and  advocating  that 
some  more  eligible  mode  of  transportation  be  adopted. 

715  Penn,  John.  One  of  the  Proprietors  of  Pennsylvania. 
Parchment.  D.  S.  folio.  Feby.  ii,  1735,  with  seal  in  tin 
box. 

Patent  for  land  in  Chester  County. 

Original  Documents  Relative  to  the  PennsyU 
vania  and  Maryland  Boundary  Dispute, 
1709=1733. 

716  Pennsylvania  and  Maryland  Boundary  Dispute.  Orig¬ 
inal  Documents  relative  to  the  dispute  between  the  Pro¬ 
prietors  of  Pennsylvania  and  the  Lord  Proprietary  of 
IMaryland.  Consisting  of — 

1st.  Printed  Broadside.  The  Case  of  William  Penn,  Proprie¬ 
tary,  and  Governor  in  Chief  of  the  Province  of  Pennsylvania,  and 
Territories,  against  the  Lord  Baltimore’s  Pretensions  to  a  Tract  of 
Land  in  .'Kmerica.  Granted  to  the  said  William  Penn  in  the  year 
1682,  by  his  then  Royal  Highness  James  Duke  of  York,  adjoining 


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lo  the  said  Province,  commonly  call’d  the  Territories  thereof,  &c. 
2  pp.  folio  (Circa,  1709).  Probably  printed  by  Wm.  Bradford,  the 
first  Printer  of  New  York  and  Pennsylvania. 

II.  A  True  copy  of  the  Papers  delivered  by  the  Commissioners 
of  Pennsylvania  to  those  of  Maryland.  Dated  Joppa,  May  8,  1733, 
signed  by  Isaac  Norris,  Sami.  Preston,  Andrew  Flamilton,  James 
Steele,  Robert  Charles,  witnessed  by  John  Beale  &  Jeremiah  Lang- 
horne,  together  with  the  answers  of  the  Maryland  Commissioners 
in  reference  to  the  circle  maintained  in  the  Deed  of  Bargain  and 
Sale  or  Feoffments  of  New  Castle  signed  by  Sami.  Ogle,  Charles 
Calvert,  Benj.  Tasker,  Edmund  Jenings.  Dated  Joppa,  May  8,  1733. 
At  Philadelphia,  Oct.  20,  1740,  this  paper  was  shewn  to,  and  signed 
by  Jno.  Kinsey,  Levin  Gale,  Sami.  Chew,  B.  Young  &  Jas.  Sterling. 

III.  The  agreement  of  the  Commissioners  on  both  sides.  Dated 
Joppa,  May  9,  1733,  to  meet  at  a  certain  time  at  either  Isaac  Norris, 
Jr.’s  house  in  Philadelphia,  or  at  the  house  of  Andrew  Peterson  in  the 
county  of  New  Castle  on  the  Delaware.  Signed  by  Sami.  Ogle,  Chas. 
Calvert,  J.  Howard,  Benj.  Tasker,  Edmund  Jenings.  At  Philadelphia, 
Oct.  20,  1733,  it  was  shewn  to,  and  signed  by  Levin  Gale,  B.  Young, 
Jas.  Sterling,  Clement  Plumsted,  Sami.  Chew  and  Jno.  Kinsey. 

IV.  The  notice  of  the  Commissioners  of  Maryland.  Dated  New¬ 
castle,  Sept.  4,  1733,  to  those  of  Pennsylvania,  as  to  the  only  circle 
.they  are  willing  to  be  drawn  is  that  mentioned  in  the  Deed  of  Bargain 
and  Sale  or  Feoffment  of  New  Castle.  Signed  by  J.  Howard, 
J.  Ward,  Edmund  Jenings,  J.  Harris,  J.  Ross.  Shewn  at  Philad., 
Oct.  20,  1740,  to,  and  signed  by,  Clement  Brewster,  Sami.  Chew,  Jno. 
Kinsey,  Jas.  Sterling,  Edwin  Gale,  B.  Young.  2  pp.  folio. 

V.  The  Paper  delivered  by  the  Commissioners  of  Pennsylvania 
to  those  of  Maryland,  giving  their  determination  what  kind  of  a 
circle  they  would  run  in  determining  the  Boundary  line,  deciding 
that  it  must  be  run  by  English  Statute  Miles,  and  not  as  mentioned  in 
the  Deed  of  Bargain  and  Sale  or  Feoffment  of  Newcastle.  Dated 
Newcastle,  Sept.  6,  1733,  signed  by  Isaac  Norris,  Samuel  Preston, 
J.  Logan,  A.  Hamilton,  James  Steele  &  Robt.  Charles,  together  with 
the  acknowledgment  of  the  Commissioners  of  Maryland  that  a  copy 
of  the  letter  had  been  received  by,  and  signed  by  them,  viz. ;  J.  How¬ 
ard,  W.  T.  Ward,  Edmund  Jenings,  J.  Harris,  J.  Ross. 

VI.  The  Paper  delivered  by  the  Commissioners  of  Maryland  in 
answer  to  those  of  Pennsylvania,  in  reference  to  the  kind  of  circle 
to  be  run,  in  determining  the  Boundary  Line.  Dated  Newcastle,  Sept, 
d,  1733.  Signed  by  J.  Howard,  W.  T.  Ward,  Edmund  Jenings, 
J.  Harris,  J.  Ross,  together  with  the  acknowledgment  by  the  Com¬ 
missioners  of  Pennsylvania  that  this  paper  had  been  shewn  to  them. 
Signed,  John  Kinsey,  Levin  Lewis,  Clement  Plumsted,  Samuel  Chew, 
B.  Young,  Jas.  Sterling.  Dated  Philad.,  Oct.  20,  1740. 

VII.  The  Printed  Agreement  between  Lord  Baltimore  and  Mes- 
seurs.  Penn.  Date  10  May,  1732.  The  Commissions  given  to  the 


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Commissioners  to  mark  out  the  Lines  between  Maryland  and  Penn¬ 
sylvania  and  the  three  Lower  Counties  in  Delaware,  &  the  Return 
or  Reports  of  the  Commissioners  on  both  sides,  made  24  Nov.,  1733, 
Shewing  for  what  Reasons  the  Lines  were  not  marked  out  within 
the  time  appointed  for  that  purpose.  8  pp.  folio.  Stained  and  dam¬ 
aged  on  inner  margin. 

VIII.  Portrait  of  Lord  Baltimore.  Three  quarter  length  head 
to  left.  Engraved  by  Abraham  Blothing.  Folio. 

This  important  collection  of  papers  consists  mainly  of  those 
that  passed  to,  and  from  the  Commissioners  of  Maryland  and  Penn¬ 
sylvania  zoho  voere  appointed  to  settle  the  boundary  lines  between 
the  tzvo  Provinces.  The  Dispute  first  arose  through  Lord  Baltimore 
claijiiing  a  tract  of  Land,  commonly  called  Delazvare,  under  his  Pat¬ 
ent,  the  said  Patent  calling  for  “Land  uncultivated  and  inhabited 
by  SaTvages,”  zchilst  this  Tract  of  Land  claimed  by  Penn  zcas  “inhab¬ 
ited  and  planted  by  Christians,’’  at  and  before  the  date  of  Lord  Balti¬ 
more’s  Patent,  as  it  hath  been  and  ever  since  to  this  Time,  and  con¬ 
tinued  as  a  distinct  colony  from  that  of  Maryland.’’  An  appeal  was 
made  to  the  Lords  of  the  Commonwealth  for  Trade  and  Foreign 
Plantations  in  Nov.,  1685,  to  have  the  dispute  settled,  and  they  de¬ 
cided  that  to  correct  further  differences,  the  tract  of  Land  lying  be- 
tzoeen  the  River  and  Bay  of  Delaware,  and  the  Eastern  Sea  on  the 
one  side,  and  Chesapeake  on  the  other  side,  be  divided  into  equal  parts 
by  a  Line  from  the  Latitude  of  Cape  Hinlopen  to  the  Fortieth  De¬ 
gree  of  Northern  Latitude,  and  that  one  half  thereof  lying  toward 
the  Bay  of  Delaware  and  the  Eastern  Sea,  be  adjudged  to  belong  to 
his  Majesty,  and  that  the  other  Half  remain  in  the  Lord  Baltimore. 
This  did  not  suit  Lord  Baltimore,  zoho  appealed  again  to  Queen  Ann, 
and  after  a  hearing  his  petition  zcas  dismissed.  He  hozcevcr  offered 
another  petition,  zvhich  after  a  full  hearing  before  His  Majesty  in 
council,  June  23,  ijog,  it  zvas  also  dismissed.  Then  the  Commission¬ 
ers  met  some  years  afterzvards  to  draw  the  proper  lines  between  the 
tzvo  provinces,  and  from  these  papers  up  to  Sept.,  1733,  it  appears  that 
neither  set  of  Commissioners  could  arrive  at  any  agreement ,  the  main 
trouble  being  the  interpretation  of  the  king  of  circle  to  be  used  in 
drawing  the  line.  The  Lord  Baltimore  claiming  that  mentioned  in 
the  charter  for  Pennsylvania  and  Deed  of  Bargain  and  Sale  or  Feoff¬ 
ment  of  Nezvcastle,  which  called  for  twelve  miles  from  the  Town  of 
Nczi'castle,  meaning  such  a  circle  whose  circumference  or  Periphery 
is  tzvelve  miles,  and  zvhose  diameter  is  somewhat  less  than  four  miles. 
This  the  Pennsylvania  Commissioners  would  not  agree  to,  claiming 
a  circle,  according  to  the  Second  Article  of  the  Agreement,  directing 
it  to  be  run  at  tzvelve  English  Statute  miles  from  the  Tozvn  of  New¬ 
castle.  Consequently  up  to  1740  the  Commissioners  had  arrived  at  no 
definite  agreement,  and  these  papers  are  the  originals  in  the  dispute. 

717  Pickens,  Genl.  Andrew.  Celebrated  Partisan  ofificer  in 
the  Revolution,  who  with  Genl.  IMarion  kept  alive  the 


103 


spirit  of  resistance  in  the  South.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Camp 
Near  Bacon’s  Bridge,  July  23,  1782,  to  Maj.  Genl.  Greene. 
Inlaid. 

A  very  fine  specimen  of  a  very  scarce  name. 

“I  am  now  encamped  on  the  ground  lately  occupied  by  Genl. 
Marion.  I  am  sorry  there  is  not  more  men  here  from  the  Brigades, 
but  when  I  marched  the  People  had  not  quite  finished  their  Plarvest, 
and  Several  parties  of  Tories  suddently  March’d  up  through  the 
county.” 

718  Pinckney,  Chas.  Member  of  the  Old  Congress  &  Gov¬ 
ernor  of  South  Carolina.  D.  S.  folio.  Charleston,  May  7, 
1798. 

719  Pinckney,  Chas.  Cotesworth.  Brev.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the 
Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  2  pp.  The  Hague,  Jul}^  13,  1797. 

A  fine  letter  and  important  autograph  as  a  General  of  the 
Revolution,  and  of  the  appointment  respecting  the  Mission 
to  France,  when  a  serious  situation  ivas  impending.  States 
that  he  is  gazetted  zuith  John  Marshall  and  Francis  Dana  to 
be  Envoy  E.rtraordinary  to  France,  and  speaks  of  the  abili¬ 
ties  and  politics  of  his  colleagues. 

720  Polk,  James  K.  President  of  the  United  States.  Gov. 
of  Tennessee.  D.  S.  folio.  Nashville,  April  29,  1840. 

721  Pope,  Jno.  Major  Gen.  in  the  Union  Army.  L.  S.  4tO'. 
Milwaukee,  Sept.  23,  1864.  Inlaid. 

Congratulating  Genl.  P.  FI.  Sheridan  on  his  advancement 
in  the  Army. 

722  Princeton — Wheelock,  John.  President  of  Dartmouth 
College,  &  Officer  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  3  pp. 
London,  Sept.  22,  1783,  to  J.  Luzac,  ITolland. 

“We  do  not  yet  learn  that  Congress  has  removed  from  Prince¬ 
ton,  though  it  is  likely  they  will  not  continue  long  there,  as  it  cannot 
be  exposed  to  any  insult  in  whatever  place  it  may  incline  to  set, 
within  the  circle  of  the  States,  as  there  are  no  dangerous  convulsions 
raging.” 

723  Randolph,  Beverly.  Governor  of  Virginia.  Parchment. 
D.  S.  folio.  Richmond,  July  24,  1787. 

724  Randolph,  Edmund.  Governor  of  Virginia.  Member 
of  the  Old  Congress.  Parchment.  D.  S.  folio.  Richmond, 
July  16,  1788. 


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725  Rochambeau,  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeur,  Count 
de.  Celebrated  French  General  in  the  American  Revolu¬ 
tion.  L.  S.  4to.  Paris,  1799,  with  two  French  official 
stamps  at  head  of  letter. 

726  Schuyler,  Philip.  ]\Iaj.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution  iS;  Mem¬ 
ber  of  the  Old  Congress.  D.  S.  small  4to.  April  16,  1795. 

727  Signers  of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  Fifty-six 
cut  signatures  on  paper  and  parchment  mounted  on  heavy 
cardboard.  A  complete  set  some  of  which  appear  to  be 
copies  but  it  is  sold  as  it  is  with  no  guarantee. 

This  valuable  collection  a  fine  signature  of  Tlws.  Lynch. 
Signed  “Thomas  Lynch,  Jr.” 

728  Sherman,  Jno.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  U.  S.  Sen¬ 
ator.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  3  pp.  Washington,  March  14,  1870. 

729  Smallwood,  Wm.  Maj.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L. 
S.  folio.  Camp,  Dec.  15,  1780,  to  Genl.  Greene. 

“Copies  of  the  Letters  you  require  are  inclosed.  The  afternoon 
proving  bad,  General  Morgan  declines  setting  off,  but  he  will  wait  on 
you  early  in  the  morning.  Colonel  Washington  has  not  yet  returned.” 

730  Smith,  Samuel  Francis.  Clergyman.  Author  of  the 
National  Flymn  “America.”  Autograph  copy  signed  of 
one  verse  of  “America.”  8vo.  December  29,  1894. 

731  Stephen,  Alex.  H.  Vice  President  of  the  Confederate 
States.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Libert}'  Hall,  Aug.  25,  1870. 

732  Sumner,  Jethro.  Brigadier  General  in  the  Revolution. 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  Hillsboro,  S.  C.,  December  6,  1780,  to  Gen. 
Greene. 

Mentions  that  he  is  delayed  in  meeting  Greene  at  Hills¬ 
borough  on  account  of  bad  veeathcr  and  unfortunately  being 
sick. 

733  Sumter,  Thomas.  Celebrated  partisan  officer  in  the 
American  Revolution.  The  dred  of  Tarleton  and  Corn¬ 
wallis.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  June  13,  1781,  to  Maj.  Gen.  Greene. 
Inlaid 

A  fine  specimen  of  a  rare  autograph.  “I  have  farther  ac¬ 
counts  of  the  Enemies  advancing  &  giving  out  that  they  are 
going  for  Ninety-six.  I  zvas  not  inform’d  zvhere  they  zvere 
but  I  judge  near  Orangeburg.  Can’t  Learn  positively  zvhat 
their  Numbers  are  the  Tories  Says  four  thousand,  our 
friends  Says  Tzi’clve  or  fifteen  hundred.” 


105 


734  Tarleton,  Col.  Banastre.  A  celebrated  English  officer 
in  the  American  Revolution.  Noted  for  his  cruelty.  A.  L. 
S.  4to.  March  12,  1802,  with  address. 

735  Taylor,  George.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independ¬ 
ence.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Springford,  July  13,  1769,  to  Thos. 
Wharton. 

A  fine  specimen,  in  reference  to  the  interest  due  on  his 
Bond  to  the  Pennsylvania  Hospital. 

736  Tazewell,  Henry.  A  Distinguished  Revolutionar}^  Pa¬ 
triot,  Statesman  and  Jurist.  A.  D.  S.  folio.  July  6,  1779. 

737  Tyler,  Jno.  Father  of  the  President  &  Gov.  of  Virginia. 
Parchment.  D.  S.  folio.  Richmond,  March  i,  1810. 

738  Tyler,  John.  President  of  the  United  States  &  Gov¬ 
ernor  of  Virginia.  D.  S.  4to.  Richmond,  Dec.  16,  1826. 

739  Valley  Forge.  The  Orignial  Manuscript  Proceedings 
of  a  Court  Martial  held  at  Valley  Forge,  May  12,  1778. 
Col.  Thos.  Clark,  President,  for  the  Trial  of  Lieut.  Mat¬ 
thew  McCally,  of  the  loth  North  Carolina  Battalion,  for 
allowing  a  prisoner  to  escape.  Signed  by  Col.  Thos. 
Clark.  3  pp.,  folio,  stained. 

740  Varick,  Richard.  Distinguished  Colonel  in  the  Revolu¬ 
tion.  Washington’s  Military  Secretary.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  2 
pp.  Robinson’s  House,  Oct.  10,  1780,  to  Genl.  Greene. 
Inlaid. 

Fine  specimen.  Written  just  after  Andre’s  E.vec'iition. 
Varick  zvas  inspector  Genl.  at  West  Point  at  the  time  of  Ar¬ 
nold’s  Treason.  In  this  letter  he  is  an.vious  about  his  letters, 
and  zvants  a  messenger  or  servant  to  send  letters  to  Schuyler 
and  Van  Rensellaer. 

741  Virginia.  Paper  Documents  signed  by  Governors  of 
Virginia,  viz.,  James  Wood,  Jas.  Barbour,  Robt.  Brooke, 
Jas.  P.  Preston,  John  Page,  Geo.  W.  Smith  &  John 
Letcher.  Folio.  7  pieces. 

742  Virginia.  Parchment  Documents  Signed  by  Governors 
of  Virginia,  viz.,  Littleton,  W.  Tazewell,  Jas.  Barbour,  Jas. 
Pleasants,  Wm.  H.  Cabell,  Geo.  W.  Smith  &  Thos.  M. 
Randolph.  6  pieces. 


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743  Wade,  Thomas.  Colonel  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S. 
folio,  2  pp.  Cherraws,  January  26,  1781,  to  Maj.  Gen. 
Greene.  Inlaid. 

Respecting  supplies  of  Ruin  and  Beeves.  “Should  any 
move  of  the  Enemy  make  it  necessary  for  us  to  move,  my 
Acquaintance  zoith  the  Country  *  *  *  Cr  on  short  notice  zvill 
enable  me  to  lay  in  a  supply. 

744  Walton,  Geo.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independ¬ 
ence.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Savannah,  Jan.  17,  1785.  Inlaid. 

A  certification  of  the  Services  of  a  Revolutionary  Soldier. 

745  Washington,  Bushrod.  Justice  of  the  S.  C.  of  the  U  .S. 
\\’ashington’s  Executor.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  3  i)p.  ?dount  Ver¬ 
non,  May  4,  1825,  to  Noblet  Herbert. 


Washington’s  Private  Letter  to  Jas.  McHenry, 
relating  to  the  Algerine  Frigate. 

746  Washington,  Geo.  Commander  in  Chief  of  the  Revolu- 
tionar}^  Army.  The  Greatest  General  of  Modern  Times. 
First  President  of  the  United  States.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Mount 
Vernon,  July  22,  1796,  to  James  ^IcHenr}',  with  address 
marked  Private. 

An  unusually  fine  specimen,  in  zohich  he  places  particular 
stress  on  his  habit  of  promptness. 

“Dear  Sir: 

“Your  private  letter  of  the  i6th  came  to  my  hands  at  the  same 
time  that  your  official  one  of  the  i8th  did.  From  what  is  there  said, 
and  appears  by  the  enclosures,  I  am  satisfied  no  unnecessary  delay 
respecting  the  Algerine  Frigate  has  taken  place.  From  a  former  one, 
and  perhaps  from  a  solicitude  to  execute  promptly,  whatever  is 
entrusted  to  me,  I  had  conceived  otherwise,  as  I  have  Mr.  Liston 
here,  &  the  house  full  of  other  company,  I  shall  only  add  that  I  am, 
what  you  will  always  find — your  sincere  frd  and  affect.  Servant, 

“Geo.  Washington.” 

Washington  [^refers  to  Lose  on  a  Technicality 
than  to  Enter  Litigation. 

747  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  iMount  Vernon,  Feby.  5, 
1785,  to  Battaile  Muse,  his  agent,  with  address. 

Fine  specimen,  inlaid. 

“Sir: 

“I  have  lately  received  two  letters  from  you,  one  of  the  14th 
&  the  other  of  the  25th  of  the  last  month.  The  Bonds  which  you 


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have  taken  from  Mr.  Whiting  had  better  remain  in  your  hands  until 
they  are  discharged  and  by  the  time  you  propose  to  be  at  Bel  voir  in 
April  T  will  endeavor  to  prepare  a  proper  rental  for  you  if  it  shall  be 
in  my  power  from  the  pressure  of  other  matters.  It  was  always  my 
intention  &  ever  my  expectation  that  the  Tenants  should  pay  the 
taxes  of  their  own  Lotts  but  if  the  Leases  neither  expresses  nor 
implies  it,  I  do  not  suppose  their  is  anything  else  to  compel  them — ■ 
consequently  Mr.  Whiting  must  he  allowed  such  sums  as  he  has 
actually  paid — look  however  at  his  Lease  &  judge  yourself  of  the 
fact  as  I  speak  more  from  what  ought  to  be  perhaps  than  what  really 
is — and  I  do  not  want  to  enter  into  an  improper  litigation  of  the 
matter. 

“I  am — Sir  Yr.  Hble  Servt., 

“Geo.  Washington." 

“P.  S. — Mrs.  Washington  begs  you  would  get  from  some  of  my 
Tenants,  or  others  lo  to  a  doz.  lbs.  of  good  hackled  Flax  for  her.” 

Washington  at  Valley  Forge. 

748  The  Same.  L.  S.  folio.  Head  Quarters,  Valle}^  Forge, 
June  5,  1778,  to  Capt  Wm.  Scull,  with  Franked  address. 
Mounted  and  torn  in  the  folds. 

“Sir; 

“William  Erskine  Esq.  who  is  appointed  Military  Surveyor  and 
Geographer  is  now  here,  endeavoring  to  arrange  that  department — 
fix  upon  the  proper  number  of  Deputies  and  settle  their  Pay,  ap¬ 
pointments,  &c.  To  do  so,  he  would  wish  to  see  and  consult  you. 
I  therefore  desire  you  to  comfe  down  immediately  upon  the  receipt 
of  this.  If  the  movement  of  the  Enemy  from  Philada.  should  oblige 
the  Army  to  quit  this  ground  before  you  arrive,  I  will  leave  direc¬ 
tions  for  you.  I  imagine  the  Business  you  are  at  present  upon  can¬ 
not  suffer  by  a  temporary  absence. 

“I  am  Sir  your  most  obt.  Servt., 

“Geo.  Washington." 

749  Washington.  A  receipt  for  pew  number  26,  in  the  New 
Meeting  purchased  by  George  Washington,  June  20,  1786. 
Damaged  and  repaired. 

750  Washington  and  Lafayette.  Two  very  rare  medallion 
portraits  in  stipple,  in  circular  metal  frames  with  mirrors 
in  the  back,  worn  at  the  Reception  of  Gen.  Lafayette  in 
1824. 

751  Wayne,  Anthony.  Brev.  Maj.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution. 
“Mad  Anthony.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Drayton  Hall,  Aug.  16, 
1820,  to  Genl.  Greene.  Inlaid. 

Fine  Specimen.  Relates  to  taking  fort  at  Drayton  Hall. 


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752  Webster,  Danl.  Eminent  Statsman  &  Orator.  L.  S. 
4to.  Jan.  7,  1852,  &  L.  S.  of  Richd.  Rush,  Secretary  of 
the  Treasury,  A.  L.  S.  of  Gideon  Granjjer.  Post  Master 
General  &  A.  L.  S.  of  Theophilus  Parsons  4  pieces. 

753  Whittier,  John  G.  The  Good  Old  Quaker  Poet.  A.  L. 
S.  8\^o.  Amesbury,  July  17,  1878. 

754  Whittier,  John  G.  Signature  with  two  lines  autograph. 
October  26,  1876. 

755  Williams,  Jno.  Officer  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S. 
folio,  2  pp.  Halifax,  July  19,  1777,  to  Gen.  Richd.  Cos¬ 
well. 

Referring  to  Military  matters  in  South  Carolina,  zuith  a 
Return  of  the  troops. 

756  Wise,  Henry  A.  Governor  of  Virginia.  Hung  John 
Brown,  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Confederate  Army.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Richmond,  Nov.  25,  1859. 

To  the  Governor  of  Ohio,  asking  his  assistance  in  the  ap¬ 
prehension  of  John  Brozon's  inz’aders.  “But  this  State  ex¬ 
pects  the  Confederate  duty  to  be  observed,  of  guarding  your 
territory  from  becoming  dangerous  to  our  peace  and  safety, 
by  affording  places  of  depot  and  rendezvous  to  lazvless  des¬ 
peradoes  zvho  may  seek  to  zvar  on  our  people.” 


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